Google drive error : python27.dll

Evertime I open google drive I get the following error msg. I tried copying and pasting the dll file into system32 and sysWOW64. But the problem still persists. 1


Solution 1:

May be a problem related to permissions (look for System Error Codes). Try the following.

  1. Open the Windows Explorer.
  2. Paste this(%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\) in address bar.
  3. Right click on folder Temp then Properties - Security tab - Advanced button.
  4. Click on button Change Permissions.
  5. Remove all permissions.
  6. Select the entry for your user name and click Edit.
    • Include inheritable permissions from this object's parent.
    • Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object.
  7. Click OK.

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Solution 2:

One fix is to set GoogleDriveSync.exe (generally located in : C:\Program Files\Google\Drive) in compatibility mode :

  • Right-click on the executable -> Properties -> Compatiblity -> Run this program in compatibility mode for : Windows 7 (I assume you're running Windows 8, otherwise try setting an older OS version)

Solution 3:

For windows 8 system, follow the steps bellow:

  1. Open the Windows Explorer.
  2. Paste this(%UserProfile%\AppData\Local) in address bar.
  3. Right click on folder Temp then Properties - Security tab - Advanced button.
  4. Click in Everyone, Mark Change Permission and later click Edit
  5. Mark all permissions
  6. Press Ok (continue) in all windows questions.

Solution 4:

The option Run as administrator worked for me. (I'm using windows 8.1)