How To Fix Mfc42 Dll Is Missing Or Not Found Errors

This file is the base file of the Microsoft Foundation Class Library.

Mfc42.dll Errors

There are several ways mfc42.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:

Mfc42.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because mfc42.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\mfc42.dllThe file mfc42.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: mfc42.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] againFaulting module mfc42.dll

These errors might appear while using or installing certain programs, or when Windows first starts or shuts down. The context of the mfc42.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.

How to Fix Mfc42.dll Errors

Follow these steps in the order they’re listed below to try the more likely fixes first.

Need More Help?

If you’re not interested in fixing this DLL problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible. A few other solutions for Ubuntu users are available at Ask Ubuntu if you need them.