Missing MSVCR71.dll file in XP

📎Dll_screenshot.JPG Trying to use a program in XP that gives me the attached pop-up window of 'missing MSVCR71.dll file'. Everything I've researched leads to somebody selling a download. I know these are scams because there ust be a free solution. Thanks for the help. P.S. Why/how does this file go missing in the first place? I've used the aforementioned program before without incident until now.

Hi,

Let's see if the file is registered.

click start > run. In the run box copy and paste the following and click ok.

regsvr32 MSVCR71.dll

Try the program again.

Also found this: Msvcr71.dll cannot be found" error message when you repair Windows XP Media Center Edition or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

P.S. Why/how does this file go missing in the first place?

Hard to tell. It could still be there, but corrupt and unrecognizable. Malware may have changed or deleted it. Improper use of a Registry cleaner or other cleanup program may have damaged the file, the main program or deleted it. A malware scanner or malware removal program or procedure may have cause collateral damage to this file, or the program calling it. A failing hard drive may have damaged the file. Or a failed update.

If the cause were easy to determine, the fix would likely be easy too.

Tried the cut and paste in 'Run', couldn't find such a file. I use 'Malwarebytes' and 'System Mechanic' in addition to Norton Security Suite and 'Ace Utilities' and 'Spybot'. The strange thing is that I was able to use the program before but somehow sinc the last time I used it this file has now turned up missing.

Hi,

Let's see if there is a copy anywhere of that file.

Please download SystemLook from one of the links below and save it to your Desktop.
Download Mirror #1
Download Mirror #2

• Double-click SystemLook.exe to run it.
• Copy the content of the following codebox into the main textfield
• Do not copy the word CODE , please note the script starts with the :
  

  :filefind
  MSVCR71.*

• Click the Look button to start the scan.
• When finished, a notepad window will open with the results of the scan. Please post this log in your next reply.

Note: The log can also be found on your Desktop entitled SystemLook.txt

Tried SystemLook several times with and without anti-virus and Firewall on/off and all I can get is what you see in the attached pic. In a seperate matter, note the 'Error on page' above the Start menu. This comes up quite frequently and I don't know why. Whether it's related to this file issue or the fact that your SystemLook program wouldn't run is yet to be determined.

Hi, That looks like the default screen you get when you first open SystemLook. What happens when you copy and paste the script in to the white field? Are you able to get that far? Did you save it or click run when you downloaded it?

Here are the results: SystemLook 30.07.11 by jpshortstuff Log created at 17:59 on 23/05/2013 by Owner Administrator - Elevation successful ========== filefind ========== Searching for "MSVCR71.*" C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Favorites\Computer Related\Tips & Tricks\msvcr71.dll - Google Search.url –a—- 367 bytes [16:09 21/05/2013] [16:09 21/05/2013] 51F8A7C050071222DA6A760F247699DF C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\hp_P1000_P1500_Full_Solution\NtwkPortMon\msvcr71.dll –a—- 348160 bytes [02:52 05/03/2013] [04:42 13/01/2010] 86F1895AE8C5E8B17D99ECE768A70732 C:\hp_P1000_P1500_Full_Solution\NtwkPortMon\msvcr71.dll –a—- 348160 bytes [19:41 02/03/2013] [04:42 13/01/2010] 86F1895AE8C5E8B17D99ECE768A70732 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\ADDINS\MSVCR71.DLL –a—- 344064 bytes [23:23 18/03/2003] [23:23 18/03/2003] F086B948EF39444C674C560787344487 C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\msvcr71.dll –a—- 348160 bytes [12:42 21/02/2003] [12:42 21/02/2003] 86F1895AE8C5E8B17D99ECE768A70732 C:\WINDOWS\system32\URTTemp\msvcr71.dll –a—- 348160 bytes [18:53 02/03/2013] [12:42 21/02/2003] 86F1895AE8C5E8B17D99ECE768A70732 -= EOF =-

Hi,

There is a choice of four copies we can use. This command will place a copy in the system32 folder for you.

Click the start button, click Run.

• In the run box type cmd
• click ok
• a black command window will open
• copy and paste the contents of the code box into the command window and hit enter
  

  copy C:\WINDOWS\system32\URTTemp\msvcr71.dll C:\Windows\System32

• you should recieve a message "1 file(s) copied"

Try running the program you were having a problem with.

Thanks Old Man, you nailed it! I knew this was the place to get results. Enjoy your holiday weekend.

Hi. You are welcome. Glad we could help. You can remove SystemLook by simply deleting it.