DEP can sometimes block legitimate DLLs like VGCore.dll if they are misidentified as malicious.

Steps:

  • Click Apply and OK.
  • Reboot your computer.

  • Repair CorelDRAW 2020 Installation

  • Re-register the VGCore DLL manually

  • Disable Antivirus Temporarily

  • Run CorelDRAW as Administrator

    • Before diving into deep system modifications, perform these quick checks:

    If the error persists, proceed with the solutions below in order.

    Error code 193 means Windows cannot run/load the DLL because:

    The following steps are ordered from the most effective solution to the least invasive.

    System error dialog:

    “Unable to load vgcore. Error code 193”

    Clicking OK may close the application or leave some features (vector graphics processing) non‑functional.

    If you are receiving this error immediately after a Windows Update or a Corel Update, your antivirus software may have quarantined the VGCore.dll file, deeming it a false positive threat.