msvcp71.dll is Missing September 15, 2015October 25, 2018 Vikas Windows msvcp71.dll is an essential component of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package. As the error describes, the ‘msvcp71.dll is missing’ error occurs because the file no longer exists on your system. Restore File from the Recycle Bin Check if the file has been moved to Recycle Bin by a program or user. Use the Search box in the upper right corner of the Recycle Bin window. Restore File with SFC Using the System File Checker utility in Windows you can scan for missing system files and components. If you have Windows installation media, in case needed while restoring the original file version, full scan your system by executing ‘SFC /ScanNow’ command in Command Prompt or Run dialog. Obtain Missing DLL from Microsoft Support You may obtain the missing DLL file from Microsoft Support Center. It is highly recommended not to download the msvcp71.dll file from third party websites on the Internet; instead, drop an email to Microsoft Support for a genuine copy of the file. There is an increased risk of malware infection from files downloaded from third-party DLL download websites. Move the downloaded file to the following directories along with any folders specified in the error message. C:\Windows\ C:\Windows\System\ C:\Windows\System32\ Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redist If the error does not go away through downloading the DLL file, uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package again. You can find the program entry in the Programs and Features dialog in the Control Panel. Clean Up your Hard Disk Delete all files in the temporary locations of your hard drive to check for the possibility of corruption of temporary files. Open up the Disk CleanUp tool from the Drive Properties dialog box and then initiate the process for all partitions of your hard disk. Disable File Startup Entry With the help of the System Configuration utility in Windows, check for the startup entry relating to the msvcp71.dll file. For newer versions of Windows (Version 10/ 8.1/ 8), the startup items list can be loaded through Task Manager > Startup tab.