search_server.exe error at startup

Hello,

I am getting the following error ehen Matlab starts: ( I get the error in Spanish, so the English wording here is mine:

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search_server.exe - Cannot find entry point

(X) It is not possible to find the entry point to the procedure UCNV_FROM_U_CALLBACK_ESCAPE_WITH_INVISIBLE_CHARS_76 in the dymanic links library

C:\Users\mxxxx\AppData\Local\MathWorks\ServiceHost\v2026.7.0.6\bin\win64\libmwi18n.dll

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I click the accept button and Matlab works fine.

Thank you,

Mariano

[Torsten]

Answer from AI:

This specific error happens because search_server.exe (part of MATLAB) is trying to use a newer function (like UCNV_FROM_U_CALLBACK_ESCAPE_WITH_INVISIBLE_CHARS_76) in a file called libmwi18n.dll, but your system path is loading an older or conflicting version of that file instead. [1]

Here are step-by-step steps to fix this DLL error:

Step 1: Repair Corrupted System Files

• Press the Windows Key and type cmd.
• Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• Type $sfc \text{ } /scannow$ and press Enter.
• Wait for the scan to finish. It will repair damaged system files.
• Restart your computer. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Step 2: Check for MATLAB Version Conflicts

A conflict happens if you have an older version of MATLAB or another program that installed an older file (like libmwi18n.dll) on your computer. [1, 2, 3]

• If you use MATLAB, go to your MATLAB installation folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2024x\bin\win64).
• Search your hard drive for any extra copies of libmwi18n.dll or icuuc*.dll that might be in hidden folders (like AppData).
• Delete or rename the older/duplicate versions so MATLAB only loads the new files in its own folder. [1, 2, 3]

Step 3: Run the MATLAB Installer Repair

If the error still pops up, the MATLAB installation might be broken. [1]

• Open the MathWorks Installer (or locate your original MATLAB installation file).
• Run it and select the Repair option.
• Follow the steps on the screen to fix missing or broken files.

Step 4: Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++

Missing or old Visual C++ files often cause entry point errors. [1]

• Go to the Microsoft Visual C++ Downloads page.
• Download the latest X64 installer.
• Run the installer and restart your PC. [1]

Note: Do not download individual DLL files from sketchy third-party websites, as they can contain viruses and will not fix path conflicts. [1]