“.dll is missing” error messages and according downloads

Ever came across an error message saying “The program can’t start because xxx.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.“? Probably.

And while searching for a solution you probably had to click trough some shady sites just to find the right .NET, Visual Studio or similar. Well, I was fed up too so I made this list and I’ll expand it over time when I encounter something like this again!

MSVCP71.dll missing
Broken OS or application, either reinstall the app or try to fix it by running “chkdsk /f /r” or “sfc /scannow” in CMD as Administrator.

MSVCP100.dll missing
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (English x32, German x32, English x64, German x64)

MSVCP120.dll missing
Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 (English, German)

… list will be updated over time, don’t worry!