msvcrt.dll Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msvcrt.dll file Windows NT CRT 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 msvcrt.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll

4.1 List of msvcrt.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msvcrt.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows NT CRT DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common msvcrt.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msvcrt.dll file. msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

msvcrt.dll

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

Problems related to msvcrt.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 msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msvcrt.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 msvcrt.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 msvcrt.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 msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msvcrt.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 msvcrt.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 msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msvcrt.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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your msvcrt.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 msvcrt.dll

System Windows 10

File size 769608 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	ead17ed5b663b8f60be41361eba9bd4a
	SHA1	8813b23104821cfdada8a23b2a7ec061d0830937
	SHA256	d8cf89e651a2e1d9f8f653d16ecbca979d6c9459329a015ff825eff38792ed24
	CRC32	b9af93f6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcrt.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 800008 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6465a029e543ca5ae3547b74cfe9293e
	SHA1	a82f25aac0515636d0d0415a45c5d6df2d2daf5b
	SHA256	8cb9f3d41b608aa6c6e385035901bf350cb1679d74f965b551490fcd1427129b
	CRC32	4c42bad9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcrt.dll

System Windows 8

File size 709632 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b59e9810f8a416b9e5354834f26969d4
	SHA1	aa3b421be1b8f9d1a3bdfeee1ff3fb46323dc0b4
	SHA256	266896e8a1807d899633f7eb8a07b262a59b956368f1c42f0d7e933b21c60cf0
	CRC32	a667ee91
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcrt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 634880 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	7319bb10fa1f86e49e3dcf4136f6c957
	SHA1	3eea5ee8bafb2b9975b236c5c5655df6f4b42aa1
	SHA256	60de43ab267fd41c9804369b569139add30ed4e295c425f44fc04d3fcc95fca2
	CRC32	e6b297bd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcrt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 690688 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e46d48a7fe961401f1cbf85531cdf05d
	SHA1	9d936eaa33418b995dd2b1b80dada9be4315d766
	SHA256	24ca38641020ff9e07e16ce3992212e2bfd2759e902d12744d4989adf11995bf
	CRC32	c42603d7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvcrt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 621056 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	37b71108bfd6e276695ce24171f2889b
	SHA1	d3f1038a770eb8ad2f54e6648b23ed12d74e6f6e
	SHA256	620acdbad335656a57ba3f05faff20278740149b260b81cb1fcb531e9353163f
	CRC32	3519e703
	Example file location	---

Filename msvcrt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 679936 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f5e991236960137b1f5449c5e5df4656
	SHA1	ed5d32886fc547cd2b30b80b4785c57827f346c3
	SHA256	7f7b0f02709bf4ca8dfe3ac076dba24e004f3ae3dab753e747bb5fabc2b2c68e
	CRC32	88dba5d5
	Example file location	---

Filename msvcrt.dll

System Windows XP

File size 343040 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	355edbb4d412b01f1740c17e3f50fa00
	SHA1	70d5f97088cc9348bb9d10098af0738a696b96de
	SHA256	8619d345c864cd8ea704efaa0a391f5f31aa56bb6d30f62fc60f465873cc1bf9
	CRC32	fe9762e3
	Example file location	---