How to fix msvcrt.dll errors

Typically, the msvcrt.dll errors are caused by situations which lead to the removal or corruption of the msvcrt DLL.

In some cases, msvcrt.dll errors can indicate a problem in the registry, a virus or malware problem, or even a hardware failure.

The msvcrt.dll error message may pertain to any program or system that can use this file on any Microsoft operating system including Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.

Msvcrt.dll

errors

There are several different ways in which msvcrt.dll errors can appear on your computer. Here are some common ways to view msvcrt.dll errors:

• Msvcrt.dll

not found

• The application has failed to start because msvcrt.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix the problem.
• Could not find [PATH] msvcrt.dll
• The procedure entry point could not be found in the dynamic link library msvcrt.dll.
• The msvcrt.dll file is missing.
• Could not start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvcrt.dll. Please reinstall [APPLICATION].

Msvcrt.dll error messages can appear when using or installing certain programs, during Windows startup or shutdown, and even during Windows installation.

The context of the msvcrt.dll error is important information that will assist you in resolving the problem.

How to fix the Msvcrt.dll

errors

Do not download msvcrt.dll from the DLL download site. There are many reasons why downloading a DLL file is a bad idea. If you need a copy of the msvcrt.dll file, it’s best to get it from an original, legal source.

Start Windows in Safe Mode to do any of the following if you cannot access Windows normally because of the msvcrt.dll error.

1. Restore msvcrt.dll from the Recycle Bin. The easiest possible cause of a “missing” msvcrt.dll file is to delete it by mistake.

   If you suspect that you accidentally deleted msvcrt.dll but already emptied the Recycle Bin, you can recover the msvcrt.dll file with a free file recovery program.

   Recovering a deleted copy of msvcrt.dll using a file recovery program is only a smart idea if you are sure you deleted the file yourself and that it was working properly before you did it.

2. Download and install the Visual C ++ Redistributable for Visual Studio from the Microsoft website. This should replace the DLL file if it is missing.

   Try to take this step. If possible, reinstalling the msvcrt.dll provider is a likely solution to this DLL error.

3. Reinstall any program that uses the msvcrt.dll file. If an msvcrt.dll error occurs while running a specific program and the download in step 2 does not fix the msvcrt.dll error, reinstalling the program should replace the file.

4. Install all available Windows updates. Many service packs and other hotfixes replace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your computer. The msvcrt.dll file may be included in one of these updates.

5. Run a system-wide virus / malware scan. Some msvcrt.dll errors could be related to an infection with a virus or malware on your PC which has corrupted the DLL file. It is even possible that the msvcrt.dll error displayed is related to a hostile program pretending to be this file.

6. Run the sfc / scannow system file check to replace the missing or corrupt copy of the msvcrt.dll file. This DLL file is provided by Microsoft on most versions of Windows, so System File Checker should restore it.

7. Use System Restore to undo recent system changes. If you suspect that the msvcrt.dll error was caused by a change made to an important file or configuration, performing a system restore may fix the problem.

8. Update the hardware device drivers that could be associated with the msvcrt.dll file. For example, if you receive the error message “msvcrt.dll is missing” while playing a 3D video game, try updating your graphics drivers.

   The msvcrt.dll file may or may not be graphics card related – this was just an example. The key here is to pay close attention to the context of the error and correct the problem appropriately.

9. Roll back the driver to the previously installed version if the msvcrt.dll errors started after updating a specific hardware device driver.

10. Check your memory then test your hard drive. I left most of the hardware troubleshooting to the last step, but the computer memory and hard drive are easy to test and are the most likely components that can cause msvcrt.dll errors when they fail.

    If the hardware fails any of the tests, replace the memory or hard drive as soon as possible.

11. Repair the Windows installation. If the above troubleshooting advice for msvcrt.dll is unsuccessful, performing a startup repair or a repair installation should restore all Windows DLL files to their working version.

12. Use a free registry cleaner to repair msvcrt.dll problems in the registry. A free registry cleaner can help you remove invalid msvcrt.dll registry entries which could be causing a DLL error.

    We rarely recommend using registry cleaners as only really specific problems can be solved with one. Read our frequently asked registry cleaning questions to learn more about how they work and what situations they may require.

13. Perform a clean install of Windows. A clean install of Windows will remove everything from your hard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows. If none of the above steps fix the msvcrt.dll error then this should be your next solution.

    All information on the hard disk will be deleted during a clean install. Please ensure that you have made the best possible attempt to fix the msvcrt.dll error by completing the troubleshooting step preceding this one.

14. Troubleshoot your hardware if you continue to receive msvcrt.dll errors. After a clean install of Windows, the problem with DLLs may be hardware-related.