SOLVED
Seems there is a problem with the nvapi.dll; you can google it and get instructions that may assist you.
Here is one such find: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/nvapidll-bad-image-error/b6418a7b-fb94-4e37-8551-3c6c0d1356bf?auth=1
Good luck.
Seems the solution was as simple as updating my gfx drivers lol. Thanks for the help!
Google is often helpful with errors. Glad it worked out! =)