How to Troubleshoot ‘MSVCP100.dll is Missing’ Error on Windows PC

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Some Windows 10 users are complaining on the forum about a problem with a missing DLL file. They report that they get an error message “MSVCP100.dll not found” when they try to run a variable set of applications on their computer. Reinstalling the program may solve this problem.” If you find yourself in the same situation and don’t know what to do, just follow the suggested solutions below for your computer and the problem will be solved very easily.

What is the reason for missing ‘MSVCP100.dll’?

Msvcp100.dll errors occur when the msvcp100 DLL file is removed or damaged in some way. Sometimes they may indicate a Windows registry problem, a virus or malware problem, or even a hardware error. Your particular errors may be caused by a virus or other malware making the DLL file unusable.

How to fix the ‘MSVCP100.dll is missing’ error?

Perform an SFC scan

1. To perform an SFC scan, you must run an extended command line.
2. In the command line window, type ‘sfc /scannow’ and press Enter to run this command.
3. The system file checker will start, which will take some time to complete.
4. Wait until the scan finishes and restart your computer.

Check for Windows Updates

1. Go to “Settings” and select “Update and Security”.
2. Click on “Check for updates”. Windows will start checking for updates.
3. After installing updates (if any), check to see if the error persists.

Reinstalling the program

1. Enter “appwiz.CPL” and press the “Enter” key on your keyboard – the “Programs and Features” window will open.
2. In the “Programs and Features” window, find the program and uninstall it by right-clicking on it and selecting “Uninstall” from the drop-down menu.
3. Download and install the program again to see if an error occurs when you run the program.

Check your system for malware and viruses

1. Enter the word “virus” in the search box and click on the “Virus and Threat Protection” result.
2. In the “Virus and Threat Protection” window, click on “Advanced Scan”.
3. Select “Full scan” and click “Scan now”. This will scan your system for malware. If viruses are found, remove them.

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