Windows 10 Guide

How to Fix msvcp110.dll Missing Error in Windows 10

In this Windows 10 guide, let’s find out how to fix msvcp110.dll missing error in Windows 10. You may get the msvcp110.dll missing error while running a number of programs in Windows 10. Here is the error message.

The program can’t start because MSVCP110 .dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

As per Microsoft’s official statement,

Windows 10 doesn’t come with a few preinstalled applications that include Windows Movie, Maker, Windows Live Movie Maker, or a part of Windows Live Essentials, due to which one faces the error of missing DLL files.

How to Fix msvcp110.dll Missing Error in Windows 10

Option 1:

  1. Installing the packages from the following link to solve the missing dll issues
    • https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977003
  2. Download Visual C++ Redistributable Visual Studio 2012 Update from the Microsoft Download Center.

Once you download the above, the error should be fixed. You will be able to run applications that were giving DLL missing error. But in case it does not work, go for the option 2.

Option 2:

  1. Download the missing DLL file
  2. Copy the file and place it in the C:\Windows\System 32 folder / In some cases you may need to place the file to the installation folder of the application which is throwing the DLL missing error.

Once done, the issue should be resolved. Make sure to download the latest version of the DLL file and the once compatible to your system (32-bit or 64-bit).

That’s all! Now you know how to fix msvcp110.dll missing error in Windows 10. Check out how to fix Windows Defender Update Error 0x80072ee2.