How To Fix “Msvcrtd.dll Not Found” Errors

Msvcrtd.dll is a process belonging to the Visual C++ suite, and works as a debugger for the programs coded in Visual C++. msvcrtd.dll is a module that contains functions needed for the debug version of an application. The file is used heavily by programmres and developers to see any errors that might be inside a program coded with Visual C++. Unfortunately, many people see “Msvcrtd.dll not found” errors when trying to run various applications, and this tutorial is going to show you how to fix it:

What Causes The Msvcrtd.dll Error?

Error Initializing Application – A DLL File msvcrtd.dll Was Not Found

This error is displayed for many computer users who try and run applications that require this file to run. There are a number of errors which can lead to this error, including:

• Registry errors
• Application installation errors
• Virus infections
• Accidental Deletion

How To Fix Msvcrtd.dll Errors

Step 1 – Reinstall Any Recently Uninstalled Applications

It’s often the case that uninstalling an application will accidentally remove the Msvcrtd.dll file from your PC, even though it’s required by Windows. This is a common problem which even the most advanced computer systems cannot avoid… and if you’ve recently removed any applications from your PC, you should look to reinstall them immediately, in the hope that the installer will reinstall a fresh copy of Msvcrtd.dll.

Step 2 – Reinstall An Application Generating The Error

If you are seeing this error shown when you run a certain application, the application may either have errors or might want to read the Msvcrtd.dll file & cannot find it. One of the most effective and easiest ways to fix the Msvcrtd.dll error is to just reinstall the application causing the problems, which should make your PC better able to read the files it needs to run, eliminating the error for good.

Step 3 – Manually Replace msvcrtd.dll On Your PC

It’s often the case that the Msvcrtd.dll file will become damaged on your system for a variety of reasons. The next best thing you can do is to replace this file with another file that’s downloaded from one of the reliable Internet depositories.  Here’s how you can do that:

1) Download Msvcrtd.dll.zip from our server

2) Unzip the Msvcrtd.dll file onto your computer’s hard drive

3) Browse to c:\Windows\System32

4) Locate the current Msvcrtd.dll on your system

5) Rename the current Msvcrtd.dll to Msvcrtd.dllBACKUP.dll

6) Copy & paste the new Msvcrtd.dll into C:\Windows\System32

7) Click Start > Run (Or search”run” on Vista & Win7)

8 ) Type “cmd” in the box that appears

9) Type “regsvr32Msvcrtd.dll” on the black screen

10) Press enter

11) Try your programs again

This will replace the current Msvcrtd.dll file on your PC and will put a new file in its place. This will make your system much better able to read the file, as in many cases, it’s a corrupt or damaged version of Msvcrtd.dll which will make it unable to be read properly.  This method should work for many people but if it did not for you, then you can use method #3 below:

Step 3 – Clean Out Viruses

– Download This Virus Scanner

Antivirus programs are software tools which scan through your PC and remove any of the viruses or malware infections that are on your system. It’s often the case that viruses will infect various DLL files on your computer and then cause them to be unreadable to your PC. To ensure this is not happening on your computer, you should try using an antivirus program to scan through your system and remove any of the infections that cause all these errors. You can download our recommended antivirus program from the link above, but there are a large variety of programs available.

Step 4 – Clean The Registry

– Download This Registry Cleaner

The ‘registry’ is a big database inside Windows which keeps a large list of references for the DLL files on your system. This central database is where Windows keeps a list of the DLL file locations for your computer, and is where your system looks each time it wants to use a dll file such as Msvcrtd.dll. Unfortunately, it’s prone to becoming damaged and corrupted and is constantly being unable to read the files and references that it needs to open the files that it wants. This is a major problem that causes a lot of damage to many different parts of your system. Running a registry scan will remove all the damaged references inside the registry, allowing it to run as quickly and smoothly as possible.