The MSVCP100.dll file is a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file that is required by some applications to work properly. This file is an important part of the Visual C++ Redistribution for Visual Studio.

However, sometimes, this file might be lost or when the system unable to find this file in the application installation folder, you may encounter “The program can’t start because MSVCP100.dll is missing from your computer” error message on the screen. Thus, it can prevent the application from running properly. 

This problem can appear, not only when the DLL file is corrupted or missing, but also when there is a problem with the Windows Registry files. A malware infection can also lead to this error. 

Another common reason for this error message is that the system will not have a Visual C++ Redistributable patch installed or some installation files are missing so that the application cannot run correctly.  

Most of the users have reported that they get this error message after upgrading their system to Windows 10 and they want to solve this problem immediately. 

If you are one of them who is facing this error then do not worry about it. In this article, we will describe a number of techniques to solve this particular issue.  

8 Techniques for ‘MSVCP100.dll Is Missing’ Issue on Windows 10

Below are some of the possible techniques that will help you get rid of the ‘msvcp100.dll is missing’ error from your Windows 10 system.

Technique 1 – Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribution Package

If certain files are missing while installing the Microsoft Visual C++ application, then you might get this issue on the system. So, you need to uninstall it and then install it again. To reinstall, follow the steps given below.

1. Press the Windows Home button and I key together to launch the Settings window.
2. When the Settings window opens, double-click on the Apps section and select the Apps and Features tab.
3. On the Apps and Features tab, scroll down the page until you find the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribution application, select it.
4. After that, click on the Uninstall button to remove it.
5. Once the removal process is complete, restart the system and then install it from the official website of Microsoft.

To install it, you need to go to the official website of Microsoft and search for the latest version of the Visual C++ application.

After finding it, download it and then install it properly. While installing this application, you need to follow the onscreen directions carefully to finish the process.

Once it is done, reboot your PC and then check if the error still shows up or not. 

Technique 2 – Copy the File

Copying the dll file from another system and paste it on your computer can resolve the msvcp100.dll is missing error on Windows 10 system. To do that:

1. Find another system that runs the same Operating System. 
2. On that system, press the Win + E keys together to launch the File Explorer window.
3. From that window, go to the following folders, C:\Windows\System32 and locate the msvcp100.dll, copy it.
4. Past this file to the same folder (C:\Windows\System32) on your computer. After that, try to open the application and check if it works correctly or not. 

Technique 3 – Update the Driver

The ‘msvcp100.dll is missing’ error can be generated by an outdated driver. So, you need to keep the drivers up to date. Here are some steps that you can follow:

1. Click on the Start button and choose Device Manager.
2. From the Device Manager window, locate the driver with the yellow mark beside it and right-click on it. After that, choose the Update Software Driver button to start the update process. 
3. Once the update process is done, restart your PC and then check if the issue is solved or not. 

Technique 4 – Install the Latest Version of the Operating System

Updating the OS can help you to eliminate this error on the Windows 10 system. Let’s take a look into some steps that you can follow:

1. Launch the Settings window.
2. In the Settings window, go to the Update & Security section and select the Update tab.
3. On the Update tab, click on the Check for updates button to find whether any updates are available or not. 
4. If any updates are present, then you will find the Update button, click on it. Once the process is done, the system will automatically restart. 

Technique 5 – Run the System File Checker Tool

System File Checker is an inbuilt tool of Windows that helps the users to scan for corruption in the system files and repair them. So, you need to run the SFC tool to fix this problem. The following steps will help you:

1. First of all, launch a Command Prompt window.
2. Type SFC/scannow in the Command Prompt window and then hit the Enter button to run it.
3. Once the scanning process is done, restart the device and then try to launch the application.

Technique 6 – Scan the System for Malware and Viruses

If the system is infected by malware or viruses then you might see the msvcp100.dll is missing error on the screen. So, you can perform a full scan of your PC and see if it detects the malware on the system. 

You can use the Windows Defender that protects the system from viruses, malware infections, and spyware. Go through these steps:

1. Go to the Search box, type Virus & threat protection and then hit the Enter button.
2. From the Virus & threat protection window, find Advanced scan, click on it.
3. Select Full scan and click on the Scan now button. Now you should see the scanning process has begun. If malware and viruses are found, remove them.

Technique 7 – Perform a System Restore

One of the easy ways in which you can eliminate the msvcp100.dll is missing error on the device is performing a System Restore. To know more about it follow the steps hereunder:

1. Open the Run box, type rstrui.exe and then hit the Enter button or click on the OK button.
2. On the System Restore window, click on the Next button.
3. From the Next window, you will see the restore points that are created. Tick on the box next to the Show more restore points option. 
4. After that, select the Restore point that you want and click on the Next option.
5. Now, you’ll find a confirmation window will appear. Click on the Finish button and the restore process will start. 
6. Once the process is finished, reboot the device and then check if the error still persists or not. 

Technique 8 – Remove the Skype Application

According to users, if you are using Skype application then it can also cause the msvcp100.dll is missing error to occur. So, you can simply uninstall this application by following these steps:

1. Go to the Settings window and select the Apps section.
2. On the Apps section, click on the Apps and Features tab.
3. Look for the Skype application, select it and then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Once you are done with these steps, check if the error still appears or not. 

We hope the above techniques will help you fix msvcp100.dll is missing error without any hassle. Let us know in the comments how these techniques were of use to you.