When I turn on my computer and Windows starts... An error window pops up and says"...file MSVCR71.dll not found. Reinstalling the application may solve the problem." I'm not sure what that means.
2006-09-02 14:30:56 · 9 answers · asked by sx_rx_rocknroll 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Why don't you try a "system restore". It's located in start>programs>accessories>system tools>system restore. Choose a restore point from a time that was before you started noticing the error message. See if that works before you consider re-installing windows.
2006-09-02 14:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by morningstar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MSVCR71.dll is the Mcrosoft Visuall C++ Runtime Library. A program you recently installed (Yahoo messenger?) probably requires it. If you installed any programs recently, try re-installing them again. If not then the link below will allow you to download it and provides instructions on installing. Don't re-install Windows XP just because of this problem
2006-09-02 21:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?msvcr71 - go there download the missing .dll file, THEN copy to your "WINDOWS" Folder.
If your computer came pre-installed with WinXP - during the boot process there should be an option called "System Restore" by hitting the function keys - you'll loose your data that your created after you bought your PC, but it should theoretically work.
2006-09-02 21:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by The Met 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your original Windows XP CD in the tray, start the computer, and boot off the CD, and when prompted, reinstall Windows.
If that doesn't fix your problem, reformat and then reinstall.
2006-09-02 21:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by J-Pizzle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will lose all your files. (Just a warning)
However, insert the Windows XP CD that came with your computer, reinstall windows. Need step by step instructions? Email me: Owenmtoomey@yahoo.com
2006-09-02 21:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by iWorkonComputers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello.
I hope you made a set of Recovery Disks. When XP boots, it normally offers you tthree options and tells you which key to press for which one. One is for reinstalling the operating system using your recovery disks. If you don't have any, contact Microsoft. You're permitted to have one set of recovery disks. Try using fhe Search function from fthe Start Button to find a reinstallation wizard.
Good luck, friend,
JB :)
2006-09-02 21:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just install the windows xp and it will work again. When you insert the cd of windows xp, try to repair it, in the windows say repair.
2006-09-02 21:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Format your hard drive so that you will begin to a clean start, then install Windows Xp...
2006-09-02 21:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by Richard F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try downloading the winternals sofware... it can restore any file that was deleted or corrupted... :)
2006-09-02 21:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by tep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋