If the computer is missing any important component involved in the operation of applications, an error will appear when launching certain programs and games. Very often, users encounter a problem in which the error text refers to the absence of any library. Today we will analyze in detail a similar case with the MSVCR100.dll file: what is this error and how to fix it.
The text of the error itself contains a recommendation to reinstall the program or game. We recommend using this method first. Perhaps the error began to appear due to a temporary failure of the application or operating system.
Installing Visual C++ and DirectX
In most cases, DLL problems are caused by malfunctions of Microsoft Visual C++ or DirectX components. Both versions of the software must be downloaded from the Microsoft website. If you decide to start by updating Visual C++, the first step is to uninstall all older versions using the OS tools. Open "Programs and Features" through the control panel and uninstall each item of this software one by one. Then be sure to restart your computer.
Now you need to download the latest version of the Visual C++ package from the official site. Here you can find the required installer. Pay attention to the differences between the files - each of them refers to a certain bitness of the system.
After installation, restart your PC again. Now you need to install the latest version of DirectX. The web installer is downloaded from the provided link. The program will check for a supported version on the PC and then download the missing updates.
After all actions with Windows components, you must restart the computer. We also recommend cleaning the registry and temporary files using the CCleaner utility.
Installing a DLL manually
If the installation of the whole package of components did not help to solve the problem, then you must manually download this library, copy it to the system folder and complete the registration. We offer you a verified download link for MSVCR100.dll. Download the archive and extract its contents to your hard drive. For 32-bit Windows, you need to place the file in the System32 folder, and for 64-bit Windows, in the SysWOW64 directory.
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Then you need to register a new file. You can do this through the Run app. Enter it using the key combination [knopka]Win[/knopka]+[knopka]R[/knopka] and enter the command [k]regsvr32 msvcr100.dll[/k].
File system recovery
Also, the cause of the error may not be the lack of a library, but failures in the file system. You can check for errors and malfunctions through the command line. To do this, run this application with administrator rights and use the special command [k]sfc /scannow[/k].
Windows Rollback
Another option to fix the error is to restore the state of Windows to a certain point. Rollback allows you to return the old OS settings. You need to open the control panel and go to the "Recovery" section. After that, run the system restore procedure and select a checkpoint by date and time. A specific event is attached to each of the points so that you can navigate them.
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Video instruction
We have attached a detailed video instruction to the article, which explains step by step and clearly all the steps and nuances for fixing the error in the MSVCR100.dll library.
Conclusion
So, if the MSVCR100.dll library is missing on your computer, then you can restore it in several ways: download system components or the file itself separately. However, the problem may also be related to third-party causes, such as the influence of an antivirus. If you check all the described methods, you will be able to fix the error and use the application safely!
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