Have an error messages like “This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect…” can be cause by a rogue program infection. FakeAlert-GA or Windows Antivirus Pro is the culprit for this error. The full messages reads:

This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.

Alias: -

Damage Level: Low

Systems Affected: Windows

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