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Error saying "Missing msvbvm60.dll".

Anonymous
2010-01-17T06:56:19+00:00

Hi I'm new here and would like a little help and direction to this problem.

I'm trying to re-install Malwarebytes program on my XP-Home Sp3. The install program goes through and at the end it says it can't find the msvbvm60.dll. I have done a search on my c:\ drive and it shows that the file is on my HD.

I have even downloaded visual basic and had it reload but I still can't get the program to load.

Thanks inadvance

Don

original title: Missing msvbvm60.dll Help Please

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  1. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2010-01-19T05:39:56+00:00

    Don,

    You need to download and install the VB6 runtimes in order for the software to work. You can download the VB6 Runtime Pack from here:

    VBRun60sp6.exe installs Visual Basic 6.0 SP6 run-time files:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290887

    Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-20T00:25:18+00:00

    Hi,

    The problem is most likely that the program you are using is an older version with compatibility issues. You don't need to mess with the .ocx file.

    To solve temporarily:

    1. Right click on the program itself (.exe file) and select 'Run as administrator'

    To solve permanently:

    1. Right click on the program .exe file and select 'Troubleshoot compatibility'

    2. Then select 'Try Recommended Settings'

    3. Click on "Test the program...'

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-08-13T19:42:32+00:00

    I am having a similar problem, a software vendor, a la mode, has a program called WinTotal which is failing to load on my PC.  There is an executable in the program, appdeskshell.exe which will not load and is indicating an error opening MSVBVM60.DLL.  Their tech support has basically left me hanging on this, stating that I needed to have a local tech repair this.  Well, I am as much of a tech as we have (MCP) but don't where to go from here.

     I tried downloading the VB 6.0 SP6 run-time files, saved the vbrun60sp6.exe into a folder but when I try to run or expand the files, nothing happens.

    Thanks,

    Loretta

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