Error Loading python39.dll

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gnmusgrave
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Error Loading python39.dll

Post by gnmusgrave »

I just upgraded from V3.2.0 to 3.2.1 on a Win 7 SP1 system.

All previous versions have worked perfectly.

I cannot start the new version. I get the following error:

C:\Program Files (x86)\SABnzbd-3.2.1>SABnzbd-console.exe
Error loading Python DLL 'C:\Program Files (x86)\SABnzbd-3.2.1\python39.dll'.
No error messages generated.
FormatMessageW: The parameter is incorrect.
LoadLibrary: PyInstaller: FormatMessageW failed.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
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safihre
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Re: Error Loading python39.dll

Post by safihre »

Yes, Windows 7 is no longer supported by Python 3.9.
You can use the Legacy version of Sabnzbd from the Downloads page. This is also mentioned in the release motes.

I'm surprised you even managed to install it, did you use the installer? It should block you from installing it on Windows 7 system and redirect you to the Downloads page.
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Re: Error Loading python39.dll

Post by gnmusgrave »

I didn't use the installer. I downloaded the standalone version, but used the 64-bit version rather than the 32-bit and legacy version (didn't read the message carefully enough!). Problem now solved! Thank you!

I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and change to Win 10 soon if this sort of thing continues. I applied the free upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10 several years ago, and it was a world of pain for several days. That early version of Win 10 broke many things on my system, and then I had to rebuild a lot of stuff after applying the "seamless" regression back to Win 7 that was provided in the newly upgraded Win 10. Since then I've avoided Win 10 like the plague. However, now it seems I might have no choice. The saving grace might be that Win 10 has been updated many times since then, so maybe it will be a smoother transition now. Sigh....
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