New install, libmysql.dll issues

[Doug Munday]

I have mySQL80 server v8.0.27 64 bit Community Server running on a Windows 10 machine with a 32bit application written in Delphi. Everything is cool and works. Trying to set up new windows 10 machine as server. Basically trying to duplicate what I have. Tried first installing latest v8.0.29 server. I know I have to have libmysql.dll available for my app, so used the version that came with .29. When running the app and attempting to load the database, I get the dreaded error - libmysql.dll found, but could not be loaded.... Ok, so then copied the libmysql.dll from first server over to new server to app folder, still get the error. Then figured I can't upgrade MySQL without upgrading the Delphi app?
So deleted .29 server and workbench install and installed .27 server and workbench. Now that install is identical (as far as I know) to the one on my first server. Have identical libmysql.dll in app folder on new server as is on old server. Still get the error - "libmysql.dll found, but could not be loaded. Check compile-target and library compatibility." Everything is the same! What could be causing this issue? What is the compile-target? The Delphi application and how it was compiled? Or is it a 64bit vs 32bit issue?

Any help would be appreciated.