I eventually also got it to work.
I tried uninstalling, which always led to the same error, but in fact files and/or registry settings had been changed/deleted.
It needed a reboot of the system, but after that I was able to re-install Opera and everything works properly again
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	RE: Application Error The application was unable to start correctly "(0xc0000034)."General
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	RE: Application Error The application was unable to start correctly "(0xc0000034)."GeneralTrying to uninstall leads to the same error. 
 Trying to re-install / over-install the latest and greatest, downloaded from the website, starts but eventually runs into the same errorCompletely stuck 
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