Certainly, many times when you are launching a program or game, the message about the missing Msvcp110.dll or Msvcr110.dll file has appeared on your screen. Where to get such files to deal with this error? This post will surely answer you!

The program cannot be started because MSVCR110.dll was not found on the computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. An error occurred while opening Adobe Photoshop. In this guide, I will provide a solution to the problem of missing MSVCR110.dll. The presented method also solves the problem with MSVCP110.dll.

Msvcr110.dll and Msvcr110.dll Is Missing
What is msvcr110.dll? It is a Windows Dynamic Link Library file, which is needed by some certain programs. The msvcr110.dll file is usually located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder and it is a necessary file for the Visual C++ on your computer.

Sometimes, when msvcr110.dll is missing, then you will receive some error messages and some of them are listed below:

The program can't start because msvcr110.dll is missing from your computer.
The file msvcr110.dll is missing.
This application failed to start because msvcr110.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
Cannot start {APPLICATION}. A required component is missing: msvcr110.dll. Please install {APPLICATION} again.
So when will the msvcr110.dll missing error message appear? The error message may occur when you use or install certain applications, when you turn on or turn off your Windows, or even when you install Windows.

Then you may wonder how to fix the msvcr110.dll missing error? All methods are listed below. While all the screenshots were taken on Windows 10, most of these methods are applicable to different versions of the Windows system.

Method 1: Check the Recycle Bin
If you try to delete some unnecessary files on your computer, but you delete the msvcr110.dll file by accident, then you should check the Recycle Bin.

If the msvcr110.dll file is in the Recycle Bin, then you can just right-click it to choose Restore. Then relaunch the application that causes the error to see whether the error is fixed.

Method 2: Reinstall the Program That Uses the Msvcr110.dll File
When you try to use or install certain programs, then you may meet the error message saying that the file msvcr110.dll is missing. Therefore, you should try to reinstall the program to solve the problem and then start the program again to check if the error still persists.

Method 3: Copy the Msvcr110.dll File in the System32 Folder
If neither of the methods has solved the problem, you can copy the msvcr110.dll file in the system32 folderfrom another computer that runs the same operating system as yours and then paste it to the same path (C:\Windows\System32) on your computer.

Method 4: Download the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4
Users quite often have problems with the MSVCR110.dll file, a similar error appears when running computer games, utility or graphics applications - their common denominator is the lack of appropriate libraries, specifically the Microsoft Visual C ++ 2012 library package. The error usually occurs in 64- bit versions of the system and applies to applications written in Visual Studio 2012.

You can also try to download the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 package and install it to get rid of the “msvcr110.dll was not found Windows 10” error. By doing this, the msvcr110.dll file will be replaced or restored with the latest copy provided by Microsoft.

Method 5: Run a Full Virus/Malware Scan
You can meet the msvcr110.dll not found error because of malware or viruses. As you know, malware and viruses could trigger a large number of problems, so you can run a full virus/malware scan on your computer to fix the error.

Method 6: Update Windows
If there is any available update for your system, then you should update your Windows. And if you don’t know whether there is any update, then follow the instructions below to do that:

Step 1: Open Settings and then select Update & Security.



Step 2: Choose Windows Update and then click Check for updates on the right panel.

Step 3: If there are available updates, your system will download them automatically. After downloading the updates successfully, reboot your PC to perform the installation process. Then check if the error appears again.

Method 7: Test Your Memory
If there is something wrong with your memory, then the file msvcr110.dll could be missing. Thus, you are supposed to test your computer’s memory. There are two ways you can take to test your memory:

Physically Check
Step 1: Plug in and out your RAM to make sure that you have installed it properly and firmly.

Step 2: Make sure that there is no dust in your RAM and the RAM slot.



Step 3: Reboot your computer to check if the error still appears.

Run Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool
Step 1: Press the Win + R keys at the same time to open the Run box.

Step 2: Enter mdsched.exe and then click OK to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic.

Step 3: Click Restart now and check for problems (recommended).

Step 4: Wait for the process to finish, then it will show if there is something wrong with your RAM. If there is, replace the RAM and then restart your computer to check whether the error is gone.

Method 8: Test Your Hard Drive
You should also test your hard drive when the error message “msvcr110.dll is missing” appears. Here is the tutorial:

Step 1: Type cmd in the Search bar and then right-click Command Prompt to choose Run as administrator.



Step 2: Press Enter after typing chkdsk C: /f /r. (C is the letter of the drive where you save your operating system.)

Step 3: Wait for the process to complete, then reboot your PC to see if the error happens again.

Method 9: Run a Startup Repair
Running a startup repair could help you fix the problem that the file msvcr110.dll is missing. Here is a quick guide:

Step 1: Open Settings and then choose Update & Security. Go to the Recovery tab and then click Restart nowunder the Advanced startup section.

Step 2: Click Troubleshoot and then click Advanced options.

Step 3: On the Advanced options screen, click Automatic Repair or Start-up Repair.

Step 4: Wait for the process to finish and then restart your computer to check if the error is fixed.

Apart from the mentioned methods, there are more fixes you can adopt to fix the msvcr110.dll issue. Including System restore, run a clean installation of Windows, etc.

Some security applications may not allow the installation of the software, in case of problems, temporarily disable HIPS protection (anti-virus programs, Internet Security All In One packages, HIPS monitors) and restart the installation.

Always Back Up Your Computer!
Fixing the problem that msvcr110.dll is missing with a clean installation of Windows. Obviously, you will lose all the files, folders and settings related to your system on your computer if you try this method. So backing up your important data is necessary before trying this method.

Which backup tool should I try? It is highly recommended to use MiniTool ShadowMaker. It is a piece of useful and professional backup and restore software.



You can use this software to back up files and folders, disks and partitions and even the system. And it is easy to use the Restore feature to restore the backup images are easy. The Sync feature is also very useful when you want to sync files and folders to different locations. At the same time, the Clone Disk is good at making a bootable external hard drive.

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