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The LNK4266 error occurs when the load config symbol is missing in an image developed using the /DEPENDENTLOADFLAG. To resolve this error, you need to create and add a load configuration file to the project. The load configuration file is a text file with the .dll.config extension that specifies the runtime behavior of the DLLs.

To create a load configuration file, follow these steps:

1. Open Visual Studio and select the project that generated the LNK4266 error.
2. Right-click on the project and select Add > New Item.
3. Select Application Configuration File from the list of options.
4. Give the file a name and click Add.

5. Open the file and add the following lines:

   <configuration> <dllmap dll="dll_name_here" target="full_path_to_dll"/> </configuration>

6. Replace "dllnamehere" with the name of the DLL that is causing the error.

7. Replace "fullpathto_dll" with the full path to the DLL that is causing the error.
8. Save the file.

Once you have created the load configuration file, you need to add it to the project. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the project and select Add > Existing Item.
2. Navigate to the location where you saved the load configuration file and select it.
3. Click Add.

Once the load configuration file has been added to the project, rebuild the project and the LNK4266 error should be resolved.