Windows 10: 0xc000007b Error when tring to start steam games

0xc000007b Error when tring to start steam games, "Application did not start correctly" I've tried multiple problems, multiple fixes. none work.



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bad image error message

can anyone help me fix this error message that pops up when i open a program like steam games or any launcher the error i get is bad image c:\windows\system32\playtodevice.dll error status 0xc000007b please someone help it is annoying to have pop up and
is also restricting me from dowloading certain games and installers !

 

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The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b) - CD PROJEKT RED

 

These didn't work.

I had already downloaded all redistributes from these 2 pages as provided from another solution:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977003
Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) from Official Microsoft Download Center

I have downloaded these various .dll files and placed them within the correct SysWoW64 & System32 folders:
xinput1_3.dll
msvcr100_clr0400.dll
msvcr100.dll
msvcp100.dll
mfc100.dll
mfc100u.dll

I then tried reinstalling Windows 10 (unclean), checking if the solution was fixed, and then put these .dll files back into the folders. (Just incase).

I have uninstalled the redistributes for a second time, and install them all again.

Tried installing.NET Framework, however I get an error which tells me that this is included within the OS and is up to date.

Tried re-installing DirectX.

Checked for Windows updates, currently up-to date.

Drivers are up-to date.

Tried troubleshooting, troubleshooting compatibility, (tried with compatibility to windows 7).

Tried Running the programs (Smite & Dragons Dogma: The Dark Arisen) again, still not working.

I have 2 HDD's, One for the OS and the other with my steam library and other games, I tried un-installing Smite on steam, and installing it independently via Smite's website on my C: drive.

In conclusion I think I my just wipe both drives and reinstall everything (which I don't want to do), I've tried so much and nothing seems to work. If you think I have missed something please help me.

I'm wondering if I must register the .dll files I have entered into the systems folders with the registry, however I'm not confident using that.