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MayukhChatterjee

MSVCP100.dll Missing.

Hi, I am getting an error message on startup that says 'The program can't start because MSVCP100.dll is missing from your computer.Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.' Can anyone please help me and throw some light on the above-mentioned problem ?

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Mohammad _ Imran

Hi Mayukh,

In order to provide you with a quick resolution, please reply to these questions:

1. Which version of Windows Operating System are you using?

2. Which version of Microsoft Visual C++ is installed on the computer?

3. Have you made any changes on the computer prior to the issue?

Follow the suggestions listed below for a possible fix:

Method 1: In order to fix the issue you may install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package and check if it helps.

You may install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package according to the Windows 7 versions you are using.

For 32bit: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)

For 64bit: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)

Method 2: You may run System File Checker [SFC] scan on the computer which will replace the missing or corrupt files & check if the issue persists.

a. Type ‘cmd’ in start search box. Right click on cmd in the Program list and then select the option Run as administrator.

Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.

b. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

sfc /scannow

For more information refer to this article:

How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

Hope this information helps. For any further Windows related assistance, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.

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MayukhChatterjee

Thank You for getting back so quickly :-)

1: I am using Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1(64 bit).

2: I think, i'm using Microsoft Visual C++ 8(actually i got this folder by the name of Microsoft Visual C++ 10 in my 'program files(x86)' folder but it is empty).

3: I am sorry but i didn't get you, actually it would be better if you could please specify as to what type of changes you mean ?

In the meanwhile i'm running the System File Checker, Hope it returns me something ! :-)

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Xristijan Spirovski

I tried both methods , it wont work :/ Tell me if it worked for you , and what did you do :D

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dueda

Good answer, but I would like to add this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2019667

Runtime 2010 didn't work for me; I'm using Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit and what solved it was VC++ 2012.

Just maybe that page can help others, it has many versions of MSVC to pick. Just MS could've made it automatic.

Cheers!

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manikumarYR

hai

i am using windows 7 operating system .while i am installing some applications it shows msvcp100.dll files are missing.i tried install and i followed that steps as you mentioned above but it cant possible to solve that problem pls guide me..

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Ahsen AliKhan

I was having the same error of MSVCP100.dll missing when starting a game
I just downloaded Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 for my Windows 7 [32 bit (x86)] and it works fine.

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I have Windows 8

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install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 that will resolve the problem it workd for me ! :)

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install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 that will resolve the problem it workd for me ! :)

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a lot of Bullsh.... install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 that will resolve the problem .

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