Why Msvcp110.dll can be Fatal?

Vikas Windows

One or more of the following errors appear on your screen when your PC is affected from msvcp110.dll error:

  • The program can’t start because MSVCP110.dll is missing from your computer.
  • This application failed to start because MSVCP110.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
  • Cannot find [PATH]\msvcp110.dll
  • The file msvcp110.dll is missing.
  • Cannot start [AppName Here]. A required component is missing: msvcp110.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.

Affected programs:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Battlefield 4
  • Steam
  • League of Legends (LoL)
  • Miscellaneous and Many more

This error can affect application functionality and ultimately lead to system corruption. You should fix it as soon as possible.

Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redist

Adobe Creative Cloud comes with a setup to reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package. Assuming your current installation is corrupted, use the setup to reinstall it again.

1. Double click Computer icon on Desktop.

2. Open following location:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\CoreSync\CustomHook

3. Right click a file named vcredist_x64.exe and select Run as administrator.

4. Install the program on your PC.

5. Open following location:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\CoreSyncV1\CustomHook

6. Right click vcredist_x64.exe file and select Run as administrator. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you’re receiving msvcp110.dll error for other applications, please visit Microsoft Download Center to get Visual C++ Redist.

Update Creative Cloud Dekstop App

Are you using an older version of Creative Cloud Desktop? Update to the latest release available online.

1. Visit Adobe Creative Cloud landing page.

2. Select your region. Example: United States.

3. Download the online downloader.

4. A confirmation prompt will appear. Click Update button to start downloading the new version.

5. After successful installation please restart your computer.

Copy Missing MSVCR110.dll File

The error occurs because file is missing from your system. Just copy it to the System32 folder and the directory specified in the error message. Skip this step if you’re not playing DragonAge game. This step is specifically for DragonAge players.

1. Double click Computer icon.

2. Open following location:

  • C:\Program Files\DragonAge

3. Press F3 key to initiate Search.

4. Type “MSVCR110.dll” in the Search Box located on upper right corner of your screen.

5. The Search feature will list out files.

6. Right click MSVCR110.dll file from Search Results, select Copy.

7. Now go to following directory:

  • C:\Windows\System32

8. Paste the file. Right click an empty space, select Paste.

Remember, you might also need to copy the file to another directory specified in error message.

Rename MSVCP120.dll or MSVCP.dll File as MSVCP110.dll

You may find these two files in League of Legends (LoL) game installation directory. Rename those files with MSVCP110.dll as shown below:

1. Double click Computer icon.

2. Open following location:

  • C:\Riot Games\League of Legends\RADS\Solutions\LOL_Game_Client_SLN\Releases.0.1.42\Deploy

3. Rename msvcp120.dll or msvcp.dll file, whichever exists, as msvcp110.dll