Vcomp110.dll Errors

There are several ways vcomp110.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are examples of some of the more common ones:

Vcomp110.dll Not Found. This application failed to start because vcomp110.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\vcomp110.dll. The program can’t start because vcomp110.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.The file vcomp110.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: vcomp110.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.

These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the vcomp110.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.

How to Fix Vcomp110.dll Errors

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If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. The folder you should look in depends on the game or program that’s having the vcomp110.dll error. For example, you might look in C:\game-folder\game-title_redist\ for a file like MSVC2012, or in a vcredist folder for a file like vcredist_x86 or vcredist_x64. If you see two files there, open them both to replace the missing or corrupt vcomp110.dll file. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted vcomp110.dll, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free data recovery program. Find the installation directory of the problem application and look for the program file that launches it (it’ll be an EXE file). Paste the vcomp110.dll file there. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.