{"id":138937,"date":"2023-06-19T03:30:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T03:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=138937"},"modified":"2025-05-30T09:41:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T09:41:30","slug":"fix-windows-side-by-side-configuration-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-windows-side-by-side-configuration-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix the \u201cSide-by-Side Configuration Is Incorrect\u201d Error on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Sometimes, when you try to open an app, it fails to launch and rather throws a strange error message stating -&lsquo;<strong>side-by-side configuration is incorrect<\/strong>.&rsquo; The error pops up on the screen while trying to open a third-party application like Google Chrome. It can also show up and stall a task while installing an application. Let&rsquo;s dive into the details.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-reasons-behind-the-side-by-side-configuration-is-incorrect-error-message?\">What are the reasons behind the Side-by-Side Configuration is Incorrect Error Message?<\/h2><p>Users encounter the &lsquo;side-by-side configuration is incorrect&rsquo; error message due to many reasons. However, there is one reason we found common in all scenarios &ndash; a conflict between the C++ run-time libraries and the application. The conflict occurs due to an application&rsquo;s inability to load the required run-time libraries.<\/p><p>However, some other reasons may also contribute to this error, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corrupt system files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improperly installed application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupt application installer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incompatible application version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated or corrupt C++ Redistributable Package<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-resolve-the-side-by-side-configuration-is-incorrect-error\">Methods to Resolve the Side-by-Side Configuration is Incorrect Error<\/h2><p>With a clear understanding of the error and the reasons behind it, we can move forward with the methods to resolve the error causing the applications to fail to launch or during installation.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-update-the-problematic-application\">Method 1: Update the Problematic Application<\/h3><p>Outdated applications can sometimes cause errors while running. To avoid such issues, you should always keep your applications up to date.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-repair-the-problematic-application\">Method 2: Repair the Problematic Application<\/h3><p>There are chances that the application you are trying to launch is damaged, which might be triggering the &lsquo;side-by-side configuration&rsquo; error message on your Windows computer. If this is the case, you can repair the application and resolve this irksome issue.<\/p><p>You can repair the problematic application either via the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> or by going into the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app. We will discuss both the ways below &ndash;<\/p><p>To repair an application using the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the problematic app in the list and right-click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Some users reported that they were unable to see the <strong>Repair<\/strong> option while following the above steps. In that case, you can follow the next method to repair the problematic application.<\/p><p>To repair an application using the <strong>Windows Settings App<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps.jpg\" alt=\"Open windows 10 settings\" class=\"wp-image-138938 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps-150x73.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Apps<\/strong> and then <strong>Apps &amp; features<\/strong> in the left pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the problematic application and select it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps-features-3d-viewer-advanced-options.jpg\" alt=\"find the problematic app causing the side by side configuration is incorrect error message\" class=\"wp-image-138939 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps-features-3d-viewer-advanced-options.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps-features-3d-viewer-advanced-options-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-apps-features-3d-viewer-advanced-options-150x131.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Reset<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-reset-section-repair.jpg\" alt=\"repair the application causing the incorrect configuration error\" class=\"wp-image-138940 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-reset-section-repair.jpg 496w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-reset-section-repair-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-reset-section-repair-150x220.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>The above steps should fix the <strong>&ldquo;side-by-side configuration is incorrect&rdquo;<\/strong> error. However, if the application still generates the error, uninstall and reinstall it.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-install-the-latest-microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-package\">Method 3: Install the Latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package<\/h3><p>Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package is a vital component that allows apps to function smoothly. However, missing or corrupted Microsoft Visual components could cause the system to generate the <strong>&lsquo;side-by-side configuration&rsquo;<\/strong> error message.<\/p><p>You can reinstall the latest Visual C++ package to resolve this issue. To do this, first, uninstall all the installed Visual packages from the computer. Learn more about it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/support\/technical\/article\/caas\/sfdcarticles\/sfdcarticles\/How-to-remove-and-reinstall-Microsoft-Visual-C-Runtime-Libraries.html#:~:text=Open%20Control%20Panel%3A%20Click%20Start,Microsoft%20Visual%20C%2B%2B%202xxx%20Redistributable.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>Next, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/cpp\/windows\/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable download<\/a> page and download the latest version compatible with your system. Once installed, restart your computer and check if this resolves the issue.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-perform-dism-sfc-scans\">Method 4: Perform DISM &amp; SFC Scans<\/h3><p>Corrupted or missing system files can cause various errors like the <strong>&lsquo;side by side configuration is incorrect&rsquo;<\/strong> error on your Windows 11\/10 systems. Such errors can also occur due to broken Windows Image. In this case, you can first execute the DISM command, followed by the SFC scan. Here are the steps to do this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong>CMD<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER<\/strong> to open CMD with administrative privileges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type and execute the following commands one by &ndash;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/ScanHealth<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dism-1.jpg\" alt=\"execute dism commands in cmd to fix the incorrect configuration error on windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-138941 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dism-1.jpg 539w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dism-1-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dism-1-150x127.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for the process to end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After this, execute the following command &ndash; <strong>SFC \/scannow<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sfc.jpg\" alt=\"perform sfc scan in command prompt\" class=\"wp-image-138942 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sfc.jpg 418w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sfc-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sfc-150x47.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the scanning process complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC once the scanning is finished.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-perform-malware-scan\">Method 5: Perform Malware Scan<\/h3><p>If you have downloaded the problematic application from an untrusted website and it is showing the <strong>&lsquo;side-by-side configuration is incorrect&rsquo;<\/strong> error message on your screen, it is highly likely that a virus has infected your computer. If this is the case, you should perform a complete system scan using a reliable antivirus software or Windows Defender.<\/p><p>If the scan brings up any suspicious files, take the necessary steps to eliminate them from your system. And, remember to always use only trusted websites to download applications.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-6-install-windows-updates\">Method 6: Install Windows updates<\/h3><p>Users can be encountering the <strong>&lsquo;side-by-side configuration is incorrect&rsquo;<\/strong> error message on their screens due to a buggy Windows update. As OS updates bring bug fixes and new features, you can check for Windows updates or install any pending OS updates that are already available. Follow the steps mentioned below &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Windows Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-update-security.jpg\" alt=\"open windows settings to update OS\" class=\"wp-image-138943 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-update-security.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-update-security-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-update-security-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Windows updates<\/strong> in the left-hand side pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for any available updates and install them.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-windows-update-install-now.jpg\" alt=\"install all the available windows OS updates\" class=\"wp-image-138944 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-windows-update-install-now.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-windows-update-install-now-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-windows-update-install-now-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-7-use-system-restore\">Method 7: Use System Restore<\/h3><p>System Restore is a built-in utility that allows users to create restore points or system snapshots that can be used to return to a previous healthy state in case of severe system-related issues. However, to use the restore points, you should have enabled this feature well in advance.<\/p><p>As we know that the System Restore utility creates restore points that contain a timestamp of the OS from a healthy state, these points can be used to return the PC to a previous error-free state. However, returning to a previous point will remove any application installed after the creation of that specific restore point. Carefully the below-mentioned steps to use this utility &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong><em>rstrui.exe<\/em><\/strong>. Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to open the <strong>System Restore<\/strong> utility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>System Restore<\/strong> window, click on <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-2.jpg\" alt=\"open system restore utility in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-138946 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-2.jpg 565w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-2-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-2-150x122.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then select the restore point you wish to return to and then click on <strong>Scan for affected programs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-scan-for-button-1.jpg\" alt=\"scan the restore point\" class=\"wp-image-138947 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-scan-for-button-1.jpg 566w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-scan-for-button-1-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-scan-for-button-1-150x122.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The process will scan for affected programs and display all the applications that will be removed upon restoring the system. Once the scanning is complete, <strong>Close<\/strong> the dialog box.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-close-1.jpg\" alt=\"close the restore point scan window\" class=\"wp-image-138948 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-close-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-close-1-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-close-1-150x181.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the scanning is complete, close it and then press <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"proceed with system restore\" class=\"wp-image-138949 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-1-1.jpg 566w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-1-1-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-next-1-1-150x122.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the confirmation screen and then click on <strong>Finish<\/strong> to proceed with <strong>System Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-finish-1.jpg\" alt=\"start with system restore to restore your Windows PC to a previous state\" class=\"wp-image-138950 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-finish-1.jpg 566w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-finish-1-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mark-finish-1-150x122.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Note<\/strong> &ndash; <em>While the System Restore doesn&rsquo;t affect the data and files present on the hard drive, you can still take a complete backup of your important data to avoid any data loss. However, there could be a chance of data loss. Hence, you should take a complete backup of your files before proceeding with this method or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/reset-windows-11-without-losing-data.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>resetting your Windows 11\/10 PC<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-recover-lost-data-in-case-of-the-&lsquo;side-by-side-configuration-is-incorrect&rsquo;-error?\">How to Recover Lost Data in Case of the &lsquo;Side-by-Side Configuration is Incorrect&rsquo; Error?<\/h2><p>Applications and video games store their data locally for easy operations. However, if an app has corrupted and is showing the <strong>&lsquo;side-by-side configuration is incorrect&rsquo;<\/strong> error message, there are chances of you losing your app data.<\/p><p>In this case, you can try your hands on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a>, such as <strong>Stellar Data Recovery<\/strong>. This software is purposefully built for providing ease of usage while ensuring maximum recovery of the lost data.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/data-recovery-pro-win\/wdr-pro1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><p>Thanks to its wide-compatibility with numerous storage devices and file formats, it can easily recover almost any type of file from any storage device. You can try your hands on it to get a first-hand experience of its capabilities.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>The <strong>&lsquo;side-by-side configuration is incorrect&rsquo;<\/strong> error message is an annoying Windows error message that has troubled a lot of Windows users. If you are facing this issue, you can use the methods mentioned in this post to fix this error. Apart from the methods mentioned above, you can also try running the application in compatibility mode. Let us know which method helped you resolve this error message in the comments section.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"some-user-queries\">Some User Queries<\/h2><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, when you try to open an app, it fails to launch&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-windows-side-by-side-configuration-error\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Fix the \u201cSide-by-Side Configuration Is Incorrect\u201d Error on 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