MSVCR71.dll is Missing

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/15/2023

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Some apps or games require MSVCR71.dd to run properly. If you receive an error including "The program can’t start because MSVCR71.dll is missing from your computer, Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem," then try the following steps.

MSVCR71.dll is Missing - Visual C++ Redistributable

MSVCR71.dll is a file that is installed with the Visual C++ Redistributable. While it should have been installed for you, it doesn't always work that way.

The first thing to try is the official Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable Package that is backward compatible with most apps and games. Watch the following video for more information.

If that fails, you most likely need an older version. In this case, we'd install Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One).

Whatever you do, don't download MSVCR71.dll from any internet site. Those always cause more trouble than they're worth.

MSVCR71.dll is Missing - Reinstall The App

Reinstalling the app or game might solve the problems.

MSVCR71.dll is Missing - Check Recycle Bin

While less likely, if you've been deleting files lately, check the Recycle Bin.

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