Error Message: “xlink32.exe – system error – can’t start because mfc140.dll” When Opening the 2021 Program

Symptoms

When opening the program, the following message appears:

’xlink32.exe – System Error’

Resolution

1. From the workstation
2. Navigate to the install folder on the host machine (through network)
3. Right click on application VC_redist.x86
4. Run application as administrator
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5. Reboot PC if the installer tells you to -or- Attempt to open the program from the workstation again.