Look for any blocked actions related to Rainmeter.exe , Rainmeter.dll , or files inside the Rainmeter Plugins folder.
Run both installers, choosing "Repair" if prompted, or "Install" if not. Restart your computer. 2. Perform a Clean Reinstall of Rainmeter
At its core, is a Windows System Error code that translates to "The specified module could not be found." When Rainmeter triggers this, it typically means the application is trying to call upon a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) —often related to a specific plugin or skin—and is coming up empty-handed. Rainmeter.dll Load Error 126
Rainmeter comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. If you try to load a 32-bit plugin with a 64-bit version of Rainmeter (or vice versa), Windows will fail to load it and report Error 126. This often happens when people upgrade their computer from a 32-bit to a 64-bit version of Windows but attempt to carry over old settings.
Do not panic. Follow these steps in order, testing Rainmeter after each one. You will likely solve the problem by step 2 or 3. Look for any blocked actions related to Rainmeter
If you are on a 64-bit Windows, you should generally be using the 64-bit version of Rainmeter and its corresponding plugins. 3. Check for Quarantined Files If the error started suddenly after a skin update: Open your antivirus or app.
sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth If you try to load a 32-bit plugin
Error 126 means that you are missing dependencies (e.g. you are dynamically linking Lua but didn't add Lua. dll to the extension), GameMaker Community
Follow these solutions in order, as they are ranked from the most common fix to the most advanced. 1. Install Missing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
Did this error happen ? Which version of Windows are you currently running?