How to troubleshoot MSVCP110.DLL errors

A MSVCP110.DLL-specific sequence based on Visual C++ 2012 Runtime and its supported delivery through Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable.

1

Identify the Visual C++ 2012 C++ dependency

Record the affected program, exact MSVCP110.DLL message, Windows version, and whether the app is 32-bit or 64-bit.

2

Repair the Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable

Use the affected application's official installer or prerequisite package. For legacy Visual C++ packages, open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select the matching Redistributable generation, and choose Change or Repair when offered. Do not substitute a newer runtime generation.

3

Confirm the legacy app still requires the 2012 C++ runtime

Restart Windows after the supported repair, launch the same affected program, and repeat the action that produced the original message. If MSVCP110.DLL still fails, record the new exact error and stop before making unrelated system changes.

Safety warning: Do not copy or register MSVCP110.DLL in isolation. MSVCP110.DLL belongs to the Visual C++ 2012 Runtime family and this report does not identify it as a self-registering COM server. Repair it through Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable instead of attempting manual registration.

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MSVCP110.DLL

Visual C++ 2012 C++ Runtime Library

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A legacy Microsoft C++ standard-library dependency for software built with Visual Studio 2012.

PublisherMicrosoftArchitecturesx86 / x64Source classOfficial packageReviewedAugust 15, 2026

What is MSVCP110.DLL?

MSVCP110.dll contains Microsoft C++ standard-library support for applications built with Visual Studio 2012.

Common Error Messages

  • "MSVCP110.dll was not found"
  • "The code execution cannot proceed because MSVCP110.dll is missing"
  • "MSVCP110.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error"

Common Causes

  • The Visual C++ 2012 runtime is not installed
  • The legacy application setup did not complete
  • Runtime architecture mismatch
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Smart diagnostic checkpoint

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Package ownerVisual C++ 2012 Redistributable

Use the official application or Microsoft package.

Best first routeRepair the Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable

Match the affected program and x86 / x64 architecture before repairing.

System repair?Not the first step

Repair the application or Redistributable before using Windows system-file tools.

Stop and reassessIf the exact message changes

Capture the new wording and affected program. Do not continue repeating unrelated repairs.

Fix the program that reports MSVCP110.DLL

This decision path is specific to Visual C++ 2012 C++ Runtime Library. A legacy Microsoft C++ standard-library dependency for software built with Visual Studio 2012.

1

Preserve evidence from the MSVCP110.DLL dialog

Note the affected program, the action that triggered the failure, and what changed immediately beforehand. Save open work and close that program normally; use Task Manager only if it is frozen or the supported repair tool says it is still running.

Record the exact message “MSVCP110.dll was not found” before closing it.
2

Preserve the required Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable generation

Check the program's documented prerequisites or original installer. MSVCP110.DLL belongs to Visual C++ 2012 Runtime; installing a newer Visual C++ or DirectX generation does not automatically satisfy this side-by-side dependency.

Expected delivery context: Official package; do not rename a newer DLL to MSVCP110.DLL.
3

Repair the Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable

Repair or reinstall the application that reports the error. Then install or repair the Microsoft runtime package required by that application. Use Repair or Change only when Windows or the official installer actually offers that option.

Use the official Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable installer and retain its x86 / x64 packages when the affected software needs them.
4

Confirm the legacy app still requires the 2012 C++ runtime

Restart Windows and retest before attempting system-file repair. Launch the same program and repeat the original action. If the wording changes, capture the new error and reassess instead of repeating unrelated repairs.

Validation target: The Visual C++ 2012 runtime is not installed.

Page-specific safety boundary: MSVCP110.DLL must remain version-compatible with msvcr110.dll. Reset only after backing up application data, and reinstall solely from the program publisher or Microsoft.

Verified file intelligence

Official-source grounded

Versions, hashes, and signatures can vary by supported package release. This report does not invent a universal "latest file" value. Confirm package selection against Visual Studio 2012 redistribution (Microsoft Learn), Latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable downloads (Microsoft Learn).

Verified MSVCP110.DLL file versions

2 observed builds

Distinct locally observed specimens are deduplicated by version, architecture, and SHA-256. A signature result identifies the inspected file; it is not a recommendation to copy a loose DLL into Windows.

VersionArchitectureFile sizeLanguageSignature
11.00.50727.1 built by: RTMRELx64664.1 KBEnglish (United States)Valid
PublisherMicrosoft CorporationDescription / observed sourceMicrosoft® C Runtime Library · Installed applicationSHA-256dd8377b03ba5ba21251ab8e4eebf9b8a9624b59aebcdfc1be078c6513db1640d
11.00.51106.1 built by: Q11RELx64656.4 KBEnglish (United States)Valid
PublisherMicrosoft CorporationDescription / observed sourceMicrosoft® C Runtime Library · Installed applicationSHA-256ab57491a45b80572e944bd9d4dae0dbfa3b709ca8b358ee70e3d1dbc3969e008

Evidence method: file metadata read from the observed specimen, SHA-256 calculated by WinLab, and digital-signature status checked through Windows Authenticode. Observed 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is MSVCP110.DLL?

MSVCP110.dll contains Microsoft C++ standard-library support for applications built with Visual Studio 2012.

Why is MSVCP110.DLL missing or failing?

The Visual C++ 2012 runtime is not installed; The legacy application setup did not complete; Runtime architecture mismatch. For MSVCP110.DLL, confirm the owning Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable installation before concluding that Windows itself is damaged.

What is the safest way to repair MSVCP110.DLL?

Repair or reinstall the application that reports the error; Install or repair the Microsoft runtime package required by that application; Restart Windows and retest before attempting system-file repair. Runtime generations are side by side; installing only a newer package may not satisfy this dependency.

Can I safely download MSVCP110.DLL from a DLL website?

Do not restore MSVCP110.DLL as an isolated download. Its supported owner is Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable; use the affected application's installer or the matching Microsoft package so architecture, companion files, and servicing metadata remain consistent. Runtime generations are side by side; installing only a newer package may not satisfy this dependency.

Should I run regsvr32 for MSVCP110.DLL?

MSVCP110.DLL belongs to the Visual C++ 2012 Runtime family and this report does not identify it as a self-registering COM server. Repair it through Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable instead of attempting manual registration.