MSVCP100 Dll Error Solution

MSVCP100.dll is a system file used in the Windows 7 operating system. It is a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file that is used to extract application resources at runtime from third-party programs.

An error related to this file may appear. The full description of the error is “The program can’t start because MSVCP100.dll is missing from your computer. Please try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.” This error can appear at the moment when a program fails at its startup stage.

Solutions:

1. Reinstall the associated program
2. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)
3. Repair damaged registry hives
4. Scan and repair system files
5. Restore system to an earlier date

Reinstall the associated program

A program associated with this file may crash on startup if that file is missing from your computer. In such a case, reinstall the associated program to resolve the issue.

1.Click Start | Control Panel.
2.Click Programs | Uninstall a program.
3. Select lock program
4. Click the Uninstall button to launch the uninstall wizard.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Reboot the machine after it has been successfully uninstalled.
7. Run the setup program to reinstall it on your machine.

Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)

MSVCP100.dll is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 64-bit Redistributable Package. To resolve the error, you must reinstall the entire package. You can download it for free from the Microsoft website.

Note: Although some websites allow you to download the file for free, I personally don’t recommend it. Because there might be some sources that provide spyware or malware files instead of the original file.

Repair damaged registry hives

The Windows Registry should always contain the information in a systematic and structural way. Outdated registry entries, invalid data in the registry can lead to MSVCP100.dll error. That is why it is recommended to scan and repair the registry.

Scan and repair system files

System File Checker (SFC) can detect the non-existence of the file and reinstall it. To run a system file scan, first insert the Microsoft Windows installation disc. Then click Start | Run, type SFC /ScanNow and press ENTER.

Restore the system to an earlier date

Restore the system to a previous state with the System Restore tool. You can fix the MSVCP100.dll error by restoring the state of your registry and the versions of system files.

1.Click Start | All programs | Accessories | System tools | System restore.
2. Click the Next button.
3. Select a system restore point.
4. Click the Next button.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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