<r> Hi Raap,<br/>
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Thanks for the offer to assist! It is appreciated. The errors that I encountered using Dependency Walker were not faults due to the software reportedly doing the checking without having been upgraded for some time and could not recognize the files.<br/>
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Thanks Terl,
Tried it - No joy.

Hi Vpaulis

Thanks for your thoughts. I tried your suggestion - result: No difference.

<r> My genuine thanks to all who have tried to help with my problem that started this thread. I really appreciate your time and consideration to my problem. <E>:-)</E>)<br/>
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FINAL OUTCOME:<br/>
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<B><s>[b]</s>THE GAME NOW RUNS<e>[/b]</e></B>, (in background mode), on my Win 7 64 PC ...

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<t> Hi Guys,<br/>
Thanks for the suggestions so far. Unfortunately I still am getting nowhere fast.<br/>
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I have tried to run Universe without Windows Essentials running. No go.<br/>
I have tested my .net Framework with Both Microsoft Framework tester and with netfx_setupverifier_new. Both ...

<r> I am a reasonable computer user with a fairly good quad core system using Windows 7. My system details are below.<br/>
I purchased Distant Worlds: Universe from Steam yesterday, downloaded and attempted to install it. I saw it mention briefly the installation of the Microsoft.NET framework and ...