"could not load file or assembly `sorttbls.nlp` or one of its dependencies"

[DK-1877 0]

My system has developed a fault, highlighted by the message: "could not load file or assembly `sorttbls.nlp` or one of its

dependencies" from Eddie (portable).

 

The system is Win 7 Pro (6.1.7601.Service Pack1 Build 7601).

 

Had no such problems until I decide to get the latest Win updates.

 

I first updated the system drivers, then downloaded and installed the Win updates, then rebooted and the message appeared. Eddie didn't load, nor did OVPN.

 

I then did the following (with reboots after each):

 

 Ran SFC (sfc /scannow) which detected no errors (ran several times to make sure). No change

 

Removed Eddie and then reinstated it from the downloaded zip file. No change

 

Used System Restore to roll back the Windows update. No change

 

Used system Restore to roll back the driver updates (prior to this Eddie had worked o.k). No change

 

Looked up the error message and the opinion was that it cam from .Net being corrupted.

 

Used the .Net Repair option from Programs and Features (3 times). this showed the .Net version as 4.7.2. No change

 

Used Turn Windows Features On or Off to turn .Net Off & On. It showed .Net 3.5.1 with all boxes unticked. No change

 

Downloaded the .NetFXRepair tool and the latest (4.7.2) .Net install from MS

 

Ran the Repair tool. No change

 

Ran the 4.7.2 install. No change

 

Looked up the error message here but can't find anything referring to it.

 

The only options I can see left are:

 

1) Completely uninstall .Net & remove Eddie

 

    Reinstall .Net and set up a fresh Eddie

 

2) Do a Repair reinstall of Win 7

 

3) Give up and transfer to Linux

 

Has anyone else had this problem and fixed it? If so how?

 

Has anyone else any further suggestions on what measures to take?

[OpenSourcerer 1441]

I'd try option 1 with something like Revo Uninstaller.

 

Of course, as a Linux user, I'd like to see you making the jump to open source waters but that's not a necessity in your situation yet.