How to Fix Msvcr70.dll Not Found or Missing Errors

Msvcr70.dll errors are caused by situations that lead to the removal or corruption of the msvcr70 DLL file. In some cases, msvcr70.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.

Msvcr70.dll Errors

There are several ways these errors can show up on your computer. Below are some of the more common ways you might them.

• Msvcr70.dll Not Found
• This application failed to start because msvcr70.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
• Cannot find [PATH]\msvcr70.dll
• The file msvcr70.dll is missing.
• Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvcr70.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.

Msvcr70.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation.

The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.

How to Fix Msvcr70.dll Errors

Follow these steps in the order they're presented so you can attempt the simpler fixes first.

1. Restore msvcr70.dll from the Recycle Bin. The easiest possible cause of a "missing" msvcr70.dll file is that you've mistakenly deleted it.

   If you suspect this, but you've already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may still be able to recover it using a free file recovery program.

   Start Windows in Safe Mode to complete these steps if you're unable to access Windows normally due to the error.

2. Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system. Some msvcr70.dll errors could be related to a virus or other malware infection on your computer that has damaged the DLL file. It's even possible that the error you're seeing is related to a hostile program that's masquerading as the file.

3. Use System Restore to undo recent system changes. If you suspect that the error was caused by a change made to an important file or configuration, System Restore could solve the problem.

4. Reinstall the program that uses the msvcr70.dll file. If the DLL error occurs when you use a particular program, reinstalling the program should replace the file.

   Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2002 with the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 includes this file, but we can't find a valid download link for this from Microsoft.

   Try your best to complete this step. Reinstalling the program that provides the msvcr70.dll file, if possible, is a likely solution to this DLL error.

5. Update the drivers for hardware devices that might be related to msvcr70.dll. If, for example, you're receiving a "The file msvcr70.dll is missing" error when you play a 3D video game, try updating the drivers for your video card.
   

   This DLL file may or may not be related to video cards—this was just an example. The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.

6. Roll back a driver to a previously installed version if msvcr70.dll errors began after updating a particular hardware device's driver.

7. Run the sfc /scannow System File Checker command to replace a missing or corrupt copy of the msvcr70.dll file. If this DLL file is provided my Microsoft, System File Checker should restore it.

8. Install any available Windows updates. Many service packs and other patches replace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your computer. The msvcr70.dll file could be included in one of those updates.

9. Test your memory and then test your hard drive. I've left the majority of hardware troubleshooting to the last step, but your computer's memory and hard drive are easy to test and are the most likely components that might cause msvcr70.dll errors as they fail.

   If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.

10. Repair your installation of Windows. If the individual msvcr70.dll file troubleshooting advice above is unsuccessful, performing a startup repair or repair installation should restore all Windows DLL files to their working versions.

11. Use a free registry cleaner to repair msvcr70.dll related issues in the registry. A free registry cleaner program may be able to help by removing invalid msvcr70.dll registry entries that might be causing the DLL error.

    We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners, but we've included the option here as a "last resort" attempt before the destructive step coming up next.

12. Perform a clean installation of Windows. This will erase everything from the hard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows. If none of the steps above correct the msvcr70.dll error, this should be your next course of action.

    All the information on your hard drive will be erased during a clean installation. Make sure you've made the best attempt possible to fix the error using a troubleshooting step prior to this one.

13. Troubleshoot for a hardware problem if any msvcr70.dll errors persist. After a clean install of Windows, your DLL problem can only be hardware related.

Need More Help?

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