Msvcrt.dll Errors
There are several ways msvcrt.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages:
Msvcrt.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because msvcrt.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\msvcrt.dllThe procedure entry point could not be located in the dynamic link library msvcrt.dll.The file msvcrt.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvcrt.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
How to Fix Msvcrt.dll Errors
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see my How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? piece 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 might be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. There are two options here on that download page, depending on whether you have a 64-bit (x64) or 32-bit (x86) version of Windows. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
