The "exclusive" part of the error message is the biggest clue. It generally means the software tried to load the edc17.dll file, but was blocked. The most common culprits are:
Right-click your software shortcut (e.g., WinOLS or your Flasher tool). Select > Compatibility . Check "Run this program as an administrator." Apply and restart the application. 2. Disable Antivirus and Restore Quarantined Files error at initialization of bundled dll edc17dll exclusive
Ensure the edc17.dll is located inside the DLLs subfolder of your WinOLS installation. The "exclusive" part of the error message is
The edc17.dll file is often compiled in environments that require the or 2013 (x86) packages. Even if you have a 64-bit computer, many tuning tools are 32-bit (x86) and require those specific versions. Select > Compatibility
If the edc17.dll was actually deleted or moved to quarantine by Windows Defender, the software will throw an initialization error because the "bundle" is incomplete. Open > Virus & threat protection . Check Protection history to see if edc17.dll was blocked. If found, select Restore .
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