Fix The Application has failed to start because its side by side configuration is incorrect

'' The application has failed to start because its side by side configuration is incorrect '', is a windows error experienced when trying to launch an application. Most often this error is encountered when the application interferes with the C++ run time libraries. So the program will have problem launching since the C++ files are corrupt. 

Now this error is not confined to just one software. This error might appear on multiple programs. Despite how complex the error seems appearing, you can easily get rid of this. There exists several ways to fix this problem.

In this article, I will be illustrating about Fix The Application has failed to start because its side by side configuration is incorrect. Regardless of the source this article aims to provide the best solutions. 

Let's get started,

1. Perform SFC Scan

Corrupted system files could be a reason for side by side configuration is incorrect error. Usually System files are located in the C drive. System Files Checker (SFC) scan will replace any files that is found to be corrupt. So once you encounter this error in app, be sure to perform a SFC scan.

To perform SFC scan,

1. Go to Start
2. Type '' cmd '' 
3. Right click on the results and select '' Run as Administrator ''
4. Type the command,

                                     '' SFC/Scannow ''

2. Reinstall Application

Sometimes corruptions in the application may also result in side by side configuration is incorrect error. This means that the program needs to be redownloaded from the official website and followed up with the installation process. Most probably the problem might disappear following reinstallation. If the application is installed though a respective installer, you must try reinstalling the installation package too.

3. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package

Generally Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable package is installed default on windows based computers. Either if the package goes missing or corrupt there is also a chance for you to experience this error. Again reinstallation of the package would solve this problem. All the latest versions of Visual C++ files are available from the Microsoft official website.

4. Reinstall Windows

If none of the above methods worked, the last resort will be to reinstall windows. This will surely fix all the problems in your PC meanwhile saving all your valuable time spent in troubleshooting. Thus, you should be able to use the program without errors. However, you must be aware that this will entirely wipe off your data. Therefore, we recommend you to make necessary back up.