Windows 7 - Nvidia system tools error

The error message: the application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log for more details.


the event logs of the error:

theres 3 errors:

1/3:
Activation context generation failed for "C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA System Monitor\NVMonitor.exe".Error in manifest or policy file "C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA System Monitor\Microsoft.VC80.MFC.MANIFEST" on line 4. Component identity found in manifest does not match the identity of the component requested. Reference is Microsoft.VC80.MFC,processorArchitecture="amd64",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",vers ion="8.0.50727.4053". Definition is Microsoft.VC80.MFC,processorArchitecture="amd64",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",vers ion="8.0.50727.762". Please use sxstrace.exe for detailed diagnosis.

2/3:
Activation context generation failed for "C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA System Monitor\NVMonitor.exe".Error in manifest or policy file "C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA System Monitor\Microsoft.VC80.MFC.MANIFEST" on line 4. Component identity found in manifest does not match the identity of the component requested. Reference is Microsoft.VC80.MFC,processorArchitecture="amd64",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",vers ion="8.0.50727.4053". Definition is Microsoft.VC80.MFC,processorArchitecture="amd64",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",vers ion="8.0.50727.762". Please use sxstrace.exe for detailed diagnosis.

3/3:
Activation context generation failed for "C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA System Monitor\NVMonitor.exe".Error in manifest or policy file "C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA System Monitor\Microsoft.VC80.MFC.MANIFEST" on line 4. Component identity found in manifest does not match the identity of the component requested. Reference is Microsoft.VC80.MFC,processorArchitecture="amd64",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",vers ion="8.0.50727.4053". Definition is Microsoft.VC80.MFC,processorArchitecture="amd64",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",vers ion="8.0.50727.762". Please use sxstrace.exe for detailed diagnosis.





i have an intel core i7 running 64 bit if that makes a difference.

Are you using 3D?

Nope.

Are you sure that you have downoaded the 64bit version?
NVIDIA DRIVERS 6.06
If yes, go to
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA System Monitor\
and delete NVMonitor.exe if exists

the only version available is a 64bit version, and i deleted NVMonitor.exe, what now?

But you have a 64bit OS! Download and run it!
edit: You'll get nowhere with 32bit drivers on a 64bit system (unlike other softwares)

i'm getting the same error after redownloading and installing.

Rename the "NVIDIA System Monitor" folder to anything else under
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation
try installing again!

still getting the same error

Please tell me why do you need this utility?
This issue is driving me crazy.
edit:
Please uninstall all of your nvidia drivers, then use driversweeper, to remove every left over pieces of drivers!
- restart
Try installing the utility.
Now go to nvidia, select your card and 64bit os, download&install the drivers.