Download msvcirt.dll to Fix Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msvcirt.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent msvcirt.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msvcirt.dll file Windows NT IOStreams DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of msvcirt.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msvcirt.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download msvcirt.dll

4.1 List of msvcirt.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msvcirt.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows NT IOStreams DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common msvcirt.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msvcirt.dll file. msvcirt.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to msvcirt.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

msvcirt.dll is corrupted
msvcirt.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - msvcirt.dll
msvcirt.dll file error
msvcirt.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register msvcirt.dll file:
msvcirt.dll file could not be loaded
msvcirt.dll file doesn't exist

msvcirt.dll

Application could not be started because msvcirt.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to msvcirt.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing msvcirt.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix msvcirt.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

msvcirt.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with msvcirt.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to msvcirt.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of msvcirt.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to msvcirt.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msvcirt.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the msvcirt.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the msvcirt.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace msvcirt.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msvcirt.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded msvcirt.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msvcirt.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your msvcirt.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows 10

File size 65024 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2c31d209bd45970d64be4aedbf961265
	SHA1	a75bde0e9e62cae7853478c9d70c54b4b14add69
	SHA256	53faf6c896fb95680feab6893d02418307e0db16a48ffe4122e23c6b8bc19a32
	CRC32	8d228672
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 66048 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8d06968c42a8f2b310d69a6606ad72f4
	SHA1	f60352d2a5fc67fa0045551da1f53e7ef76d6f0b
	SHA256	48309e59b93b5fe839e16de667af52e6fcc78c7fd4d23b4865026c23919fa6cf
	CRC32	2fdfc962
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows 8

File size 60416 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	763071d8b09073866a775bcc71873d95
	SHA1	67295774916b4ca32516c8fa4e413607f080d48e
	SHA256	a07fbaba9ac3724c0626b4a377f2201b28e58adc9076f1a95e9ecc632403a172
	CRC32	23e1d4da
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 59904 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	126b75d50756fe204283d418ae1a66df
	SHA1	83bbb6b142db7351c5547fbe46df56c8cc596aef
	SHA256	3d12addcfd4d7233c787101c848fd1d7a62b6b6386fb2043b3d8f45502950312
	CRC32	4e411e12
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 78336 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	2986f2b8e85af015b9b85756eaddcead
	SHA1	b62df0beeaf7047922287b012ee5acacd2e83af0
	SHA256	fd2c6b508b9f244a00bde14e56023a4b31dbf31c5cba5bc66904787541a5a7d1
	CRC32	c0249721
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 80384 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	76e0894ecd5b9c3e8f33db37dafd4507
	SHA1	e31413efb8a1fa1f3886da10b98f021a8b4909d9
	SHA256	0a473165d105d7945db82ba87a7e7da6eeb196a67c4b1b2fe3522ca43c5743af
	CRC32	e4bda7de
	Example file location	---

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 58368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	992b1994668d8fb07eebf610f41feb0b
	SHA1	c14b79ed56eb4fa774948d1a46fe909bd3cb8a74
	SHA256	94cb83b6e87d9e9cc7a70abedf753acfc19be8aa4b500907b60774bb1728be50
	CRC32	0d9fabfe
	Example file location	---

Filename msvcirt.dll

System Windows XP

File size 57344 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	585992d78b671aaa075c02241309795d
	SHA1	93159f6e1bd0250ba45a27787a7814ba9b24ff7e
	SHA256	0ee3e35534899c41cfed686bdba80b5aec1bdb0173222d8bc7e69cfa277cbe32
	CRC32	36362cc6
	Example file location	---