Msvcr71.dll not found? Learn how to solve the problem
Msvcr71.dll is one of the read files that can make a difference in how Windows works and in some of the system programs. The lack of it can also prevent games from running properly. Its absence is related to Microsoft Visual Studio. Typically, in this case, an alert appears stating "The program can not be started because msvcp71.dll is missing from your computer. Please try reinstalling it to resolve this issue."
A .DLL file contains libraries that allow applications to have access to the shared functions of the operating system, which means that different programs can use the same file. In the case of Msvcr71.dll, your failure may prevent the execution of games like Far Cry 1 and Civilization 4, or applications such as AutoTune and Nero. It is worth noting that the problem is more common in computers with older versions of the operating system.
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Games and programs most frequently affected
| Games | Apps |
| Batman Arkhan Asylum | Apache |
| Civilization 4 | AutoTune |
| Far Cry 1 | Nero |
| Hitman Blood Money | |
| Killing Floor | |
| Need for Speed Carbon |
If msvcr71.dll is missing from your computer, the simplest solution is to download an updated version of the .Net Framework. To do this, follow the steps:
Step 1. Log in to the Microsoft.net website (microsoft.com/net), click "Downloads" and then ".Net Framework" in the sidebar;
Program can be downloaded from the Microsoft website
Step 2. Locate the latest version of the application and click on it.
Microsoft offers several versions of .Net for download
Step 3. Select the language you want to use in the installer, and then click Download.
Installer can be downloaded in Portuguese
Step 4. Run the file on your computer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Application solves problems with missing .DLL files
If this process does not work, you may need to correct the integrity of system files. To do this, follow the steps:
Step 1. Open the Start Menu and run the command prompt as administrator;
Correction of the problem can be done directly in Windows
Step 2. Enter the command "sfc / scannow" (without the quotation marks) and hit enter. The process, however, can be delayed.
Command checks if files are in trouble
Other tips
Problems with msvcp71.dll can happen because it has been moved to the recycle bin, so it may need to be restored. You may also need to update your computer drivers and install Windows updates.
Via Microsoft
