msvcp90.dll - Analyze and How to Fix Errors

⚠️ Important Notice: dll for Windows compatibility and application support. Essential for software functionality. Manually replacing system libraries can brick future Windows updates or cause critical system failures.

Architecture:	64-bit (x64)	Compatible with only 64-bit Windows
Creation date	19.04.2011 03:27:08
File version	9.0.30729.6161
Antivirus scan	✅ Clean	No viruses detected.
Digital signature	✅ Have signed	File have signature, it is original file.
Hash Integrity	✅ MD5: Verified	File Hash protection is missing.
File size	0.8 Mb.	853328 bytes.

Hashes:

MD5: 241af87821fda0f5792037b779f49be0 ✅
SHA-1: 555204bef8bbf4d3f763c090695ee3db1ed8a2d5
SHA-256: b3f4fda27430acc6d6bc1c3cbd518b9cae5ba0f22ab8917578a7f16270f94c8b
SHA-512: 7c574ba8773ebf588a9211acadb3407801515fd71a9dda9f16cedb73f50ef61bc01a8f42df0374ed10024b53a00067457a307236a5b85643112a27c34642b921

Digital file signature msvcp90.dll ✅

✅ This file is compatible with 64-bit Windows and ❌ will not work on a 32-bit operating system.

To fix a missing msvcp90.dll error without downloading files from third-party websites, you must restore the official file through trusted system methods. This error occurs because a program cannot find the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Runtime library.

Here are the safest ways to fix it:

1. Reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable

Most programs bundle the required installer inside their own installation folders.

• Open your File Explorer.
• Go to the installation folder of the software that shows the error.
• Look for a subfolder named redist, vcredist, Dependencies, or ThirdParty.
• Run the executable file named vcredist x86.exe or vcredist x64.exe.
• Follow the prompts to repair or install the library.

2. Run system file checker (SFC)

Windows has a built-in tool to repair corrupted or missing system files automatically.

• Press the Windows Key.
• Type cmd into the search bar.
• Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
• Wait for the scan to finish and restart your computer.

3. Reinstall the problematic program

If the error only happens with one specific application, its installation might be corrupted.

• Press Win + R, type appwiz.cpl, and press Enter.
• Locate the program causing the error in the list.
• Click Uninstall.
• Restart your computer.
• Install the program again using its official installer.

4. Check the Recycle Bin

Sometimes the file is accidentally deleted by the user or an overaggressive antivirus.

• Open the Recycle Bin on your desktop.
• Search for msvcp90.dll in the top-right search bar.
• If found, right-click the file and select Restore.

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Connected files:
MSVCR90.dll
└── KERNEL32.dll
Other versions:
️ msvcp90.dll 9.0.21022.8 32-bit (x86)
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