The Missing File Error

When you install different versions or outdated programs on your computer, they override the other versions of the program and can corrupt or delete files that were once intact. Incompatible programs, viruses and/or damaged computer registries are common causes of the missing file error, otherwise known as the msvcr71.dll error. The missing file error may be one of the most common Windows based errors and it is probably the most preventable.

Different versions of the same program are not always 100% compatible, even if they are from the same manufacturer. This can be due to changes in components, features and settings in the differing versions. As a computer user, you may not even realize that changing or adding programs could result in a missing file error.

The computer registry houses the necessary settings and values for the operating system of the computer. If the registry becomes damaged or files are deleted or changed, this disrupts the instructions that the computer needs to perform correctly. This in turn can result in a missing file error message.

The missing file error comes in different versions, but means the same thing. It may look like any one of the following:

• msvcr71.dll Not Found
• Not able to find {Path}/msvcr71.dll
• The file msvcr71.dll is found missing
• The program failed to initialize as msvcr71.dll file was not located
• A necessary component is missing: msvcr71.dll
• msvcr71.dll. Reinstall program to correct the problem

Regardless of the reasons for the error or what message follows it, the bottom line is that the file you are looking for is missing. The file will continue to be missing unless you get to the root of the issue and fix it.

When the files are unrecognizable by the program trying to open them, you will be met with one of the missing file errors above. You do have some options that you can take to resolve the issue of a missing file:

• Perform a virus scan using your anti-virus software. Virus issues are the root of many common computer errors. Keeping your computer free from potential virus threats will eliminate many common issues.
• Keep up to date with files and upgrades as they are announced. When you receive a prompt that your system is being updated, allow this to happen, do not just disregard this prompt. Updates allow the most up to date changes to your operating system allowing it to run efficiently.
• If you can identify the new programs you have installed and the missing file error started occurring at this time, it is very likely that the new program is the root of the issue. Uninstall and reinstall any recently installed programs. This should fix the issues and reinstate missing files.