Surely, many fans of modern computer games are well aware of the situation when, when trying to launch a multimedia application, the system suddenly gives a warning that the program cannot be started (msvcp100.dll was not found or is missing). Let's see how to fix this situation.
Msvcp100.dll library: what is it?
Before you start fixing the problem itself, you need to understand what the functions of this component are. When you start a certain type of application, the system may display a message about the absence of the msvcp100.dll component. What is it, we now understand.
In fact, as you probably already see from the file extension, msvcp100.dll is a standard dynamic library. It is present in the core package Microsoft Visual C ++ 2010, which provides the interaction of the operating system with various multimedia applications written in C ++ for Windows. Most often, these are games, although errors related to the msvcp100.dll component can also occur in other programs that actively use the graphics capabilities of modern computers.
Sometimes, either due to incorrect user actions, or due to damage to the file itself, or due to malfunctions of the “OS” itself, or due to the influence of viruses, a system message may appear stating that some program cannot be launched because of that the file itself was not found or simply missing.
So it turns out that your favorite game does not start. What to do in this case? Do not despair! There are at least two ways to solve this problem.
Download Microsoft Visual C ++ 2010 Package
Consider one of the options for fixing the error using the example of Windows 7. Since the msvcp100.dll file for Windows 7 is not recognized by the system, the simplest solution would seem to be to download this component. Yes, partly it is (this will be discussed a bit later). However, according to many experts, downloading the full package of Microsoft Visual C ++ 2010 looks much more logical, especially since it is distributed free of charge. In addition, if you download only one file, you cannot guarantee that no other trouble will appear (the same error, but already concerning, for example, the msvcp110.dll library).
Actually, in this version everything is simple. You need to go to the official website of Microsoft Corporation and download the entire package from the Download Center, and then install it in the system. This is the easiest way, especially since absolutely all components will be installed automatically, and in the future, at least after installation, the error will disappear completely.
The error "msvcp100.dll is missing ...": fix by loading the original file
On the other hand, you can do otherwise. Continuing the topic “msvcp100.dll: what is this?”, We consider a method for loading and integrating a single file into the system. True, such a method is only suitable if the user is firmly convinced that only this component is really missing.
In general, the msvcp100.dll file itself can be downloaded for Windows of all versions, including the same "seven", from many Internet resources. The only thing worth paying attention to is its mandatory verification by antivirus software after downloading to a computer.
Before downloading, you must select the version of the library, depending on the capacity of the system (you can see it in the computer properties). After downloading, the file must be integrated into the system, in other owls, put it in the place where the system will look for it at the time the multimedia application starts.
For 32-bit systems, this is the System32 folder in the Windows directory; for systems with 64-bit architecture, this is the SysWOW64 folder. As it is already clear, the file must be uploaded either for a 32-bit or for a 64-bit system. There are usually two versions of sites offering this file for download.
Registration in the system
Now you need to register a new component in the system. To do this, either the command line or the Run menu (quick call - Win + R) is used, where the regsvr32 MSVCP100.dll line is written for the 32-bit system, and the first part of the command changes to regsvr64 for the 64-bit system. In principle, you can register just regsvr, but the system can give a refusal to execute (you never know), so it’s better to use commands that are obviously suitable for the bit size of the “OS”.
If nothing helps
As already clear, the first option is much preferable. True, its use along with the usual loading of the library can not always give a positive result. What else can be done?
Well, first of all, any user has a universal remedy - system recovery. You just need to clarify the date or time when the failure first occurred, and restore the system to its original state that preceded the problem. If the control point is not displayed in the list, it must be expanded by selecting the sub-item for showing all available points.
However, the problem may lie not only in the Microsoft Visual C ++ 2010 package. It may well be that the DirectX package also needs to be fixed or updated. Here the problem is solved in the same way (downloading the distribution kit from the official Microsoft Download Center with subsequent installation).
By the way, the same applies to Microsoft NET. Framework - it plays an important role in this whole situation.
Sometimes the problem may be damage to the user profile (this also happens). In this case, you can create a profile of a new user with administrator rights and try to open the desired application from under it.
Conclusion
Well, actually, on the topic "msvcp100.dll: what is it?" and that’s it. As you can see, it is better to use the simplest way to fix errors associated with the lack of multimedia processing components (in particular, graphics). Alternatively, if such solutions do not help, you will still have to reinstall additional software products, but, as practice shows, in most cases the basic option is enough. You can, of course, use utilities such as DLL Suite, but it is better to use official sources directly.