Error msvcp120.dll when starting the game: how to fix the error

Error msvcp120.dll when starting the game: how to fix the error

Many cheaters and players encounter the error "The code execution cannot continue because the system did not find msvcp120.dll ." This often occurs when running cheats, mods , or games like The Witcher 3 , Geometry Dash , and others.

One of our site's users contacted us with exactly this error after running one of our cheats . By the way, we offer help with running cheats in our Telegram chat. You can find a link to it in the channel.

What is msvcp120.dll?

msvcp120.dll - this is a library that is part of Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2013. It is used by many cheats and games written in Visual C++.

Pochemu poyavlyaetsya oshibka?

Here are the main reasons:

  • The system does not see msvcp120.dll;
  • The library is not installed or has been removed;
  • Antivirus accidentally deleted the file.

How to download msvcp120.dll from the official Microsoft website

Obviously, it is best to install the dll from the Microsoft website.

The installation process

  1. Follow the link to Microsoft official website:
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
  2. Select the required version:
    • vcredist_x64.exe — for 64-bit system;
    • vcredist_x86.exe — for 32-bit.
  3. Install and reboot your PC.

After installation, the error should disappear, but if it does not disappear, we move on.

We install packages for all years at once

We recommend installing packages for all years at once. This is what we advised our subscriber who contacted us in the chat. Surprisingly, it helped him.

  1. Install packages for Visual C++ 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022 here:
    https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/
  2. Run install_all.bat
  3. Wait until the installation is complete and reboot the computer.
Install VC++ packages for all years at once

Where does msvcp100.dll error occur?

In practice, it can be encountered during startup:

  • Chitov to games (especially .exe clients);
  • Old games, compiled on Visual C++ 2010;
  • Launchers and mods, especially those downloaded from torrents.

F.A.Q.

Is msvcp100.dll compatible with Windows 10 and 11?

Yes, Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable works on all current versions of Windows.

Is it possible to simply drop msvcp100.dll into the game folder?

Sometimes it helps, but it is better to install the official package.

The file exists, but the error remains. What should I do?

Check the system for errors, run sfc in the console:
sfc / scannow

Final World

Error msvcp100.dll can catch you off guard, especially if you're running something non-standard - mods, cheats, old games. But don't worry - download Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable from the Microsoft website, and everything will work.

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