Users of the Windows operating system at some point may encounter an error caused by the lack of the necessary library. This happens when you try to run one or another software. In these cases, the system displays a message like: "Error, msvcr71.dll is missing.". So, you need to put this very library in the system directory.
msvcr71.dll: what is it?
The story of how to fix the error caused by the lack of a library in the system will be presented below. Now it’s worth paying attention to the explanation that it is msvcr71.dll, because you need to know what we are dealing with.
The above library is a component of Microsoft NET Framework version 1.1. This package is considered quite old, and applications using it are often more difficult to run, because there is no library on modern PCs. It is worth paying attention to the fact that if you have installed, for example, Microsoft NET Framework 4.5, then the application will still refuse to work, because the library versions do not match.
Saying that msvcr71.dll is a library of one of the Windows packages, we note: in essence, this file serves as a tool for the correct operation of the application inside the system. In simple terms, the library enables the interaction of operating system resources with software.
Solution to Error # 1: Microsoft NET Framework version 1.1
We already know that msvcr71.dll is a library that serves to interact with the elements of a particular software system. We also know that it comes with the Microsoft NET Framework version 1.1. Already at this stage of reasoning, we can conclude that in order to eliminate the error we need to install this same package.
It will not be difficult for an experienced user to do this, but it will be difficult for a novice “computer genius”. It is important to remember one rule: licensed software must be downloaded exclusively from the official website of the developer. In this case, the developer is Microsoft, and the site has a domain name microsoft.com. Now we will offer instructions on how to most easily download and install the Microsoft NET Framework version 1.1.
Log in to one of the famous search engines.
Perform a search query with the words "download Microsoft NET Framework version 1.1."
In the results, go to the page with the microsoft.com domain name.
On the website that opens, select the language of your system from the drop-down list.
Click the download button.
Now the msvcr71.dll program has been downloaded to your computer, it remains only to complete the installation and all previously inactive applications will start without problems.
Remedy for error number 2: manually
There is a second method, which involves manually placing the desired library in the system. In total, it is important to know only two aspects:
- download the msvcr71.dll library only from reliable sources;
- You need to place the downloaded file in the system directory.
But if everything is clear with the first paragraph, then difficulties may arise with the second. For example, msvcr71.dll for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 should be placed in a folder located on the path "C: \ Windows \ System32". At this time, in versions of Windows 95/98 / Me, the library must be placed in the System folder, located along the path: "C: \ Windows \ System". And if you suddenly use Windows NT or 2000, then move the file to a folder located on the path "C: \ WINNT \ System32".
Among other things, it is also worth noting that in some cases on 64-bit systems the library needs to be moved along the following path: "C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64".