missing MSVCP7.DLL

Question

I get this message on startup: The program can't start because MSVCP7.DLL is missing from your computer....how can I get the missing dll?

Answer 1

This is a file of Visual C++ 2002 which is needed to run the programs coded with Visual C++ 2002. The developers must include this their setup.

Which program causes this message? Try to repair the installed program.

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Answer 2

What program is displaying the message that it can't start? Perhaps, try uninstalling and reinstalling it.  Else, check out the "Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package" (x86 or x64).

Answer 3

I get this message on startup: The program can't start because MSVCP7.DLL is missing from your computer....how can I get the missing dll?

Answer 4

technocrate's response is a direct lift of a part of Suresh I's post at http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7files/thread/d2926379-619b-46a8-aa89-3dc15ea33a80 . technocrate has then placed a questionable link at the end of this response

• a bit.ly url.

This behavior is the "norm" for technocrate - lifting others posts and dropping them in other threads where the dropped response may or may not be relevant to the discussion at hand, and not crediting the source.   This has problems because it adds noise to the thread and often confuses the original poster.  It also fails to credit the original composer of the advice, and since technocrate does not post original material, technocrate is unable to respond when the original poster has further questions or requires clarification.

Answer 5

SFC /scannow is a super-useful command you can use in any Windows version. When the SFC (System File Checker) command is used with the /scannow switch, the tool will scan all of the important Windows files on your computer and replace them as necessary.

Missing and corrupt operating system files (like many DLL files) are arguably the biggest cause of major Windows issues. Considering that, plus the fact that SFC /scannnow is completely automatic and very easy to use, the tool should usually be one of your first troubleshooting steps.

1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as    administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or    click Allow
2. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:  sfc /scannow

   [The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct    Microsoft versions.]

A message will appear stating that 'The system scan will begin'. Be patient because the scan may take some time

3. If any files require a replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process    to continue
4. If everything is okay you should, after the scan, see the following message "Windows resource protection did not    find any integrity violations"
5. After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

Check the below mentioned link for further guidance on SFC scan –

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

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