ERR: MSVCR71.DLL missing. Reinstall Win, fix?

Hi,

MSVCP71.dll originally shipped with Visual Studio .NET, and gets used for VC++ applications that use the standard C++ runtime during compile. You can get a copy of the file by installing the Visual C++ Runtime Redistributable from Microsoft download center.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14632

Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 3

http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=30679

Let us know if the issue persists. We would be happy to help you.

Hi,

Msvcr71.dll is a Microsoft C Runtime Library and a module which contains standard C library functions such as memcpy, printf and cos. It is mainly required for the essential running of the Microsoft libraries and checking computers health status.

Run System File Checker tool, this will fix the corrupted Windows files, Running System File Checker tool might fix the issue

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

If the issue still persists, you can try the following methods

Run the command and check the issue status.

a) In the start menu type CMD and press enter.

b) Right-click on the command prompt and select “RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR”

c) Run the following commands.

sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\Msvcr71.dll

If you feel that, this is might be because of Firewall, turn off the firewall and check the issue status.

Turn Windows Firewall on or off.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-windows-firewall-on-off#turn-windows-firewall-on-off=windows-7

Note: You should not turn off Windows Firewall unless you have another firewall enabled. Turning off Windows Firewall might make your computer (and your network, if you have one) more vulnerable to damage from worms or hackers.

Note: In addition to a firewall, you also need an antivirus and anti-malware program to help protect your computer. Install Microsoft Security Essentials or another antivirus and anti-malware program, and keep it up to date. Many of these programs update automatically.

You can also refer to:

msvcr71.dll missing.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-gaming/msvcr71dll-missing/2b2ff4ca-4866-45cf-b9d0-4f84c470c9af

MSVCR71.dll is missing.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-gaming/msvcr71dll-is-missing/e453d53d-c73e-4f03-b50e-b3f1a870e712

Hope this information helps you. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.