Some users have posted on Microsoft’s forum about an msvcr90.dll missing error that arises when they try to run certain software. One of the most common msvcr90.dll missing error messages states: What is msvcr90.dll? Msvcr90 is a Dynamic Link Library file associated with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. It’s part of the Visual C++ 2008 service pack, and the msvcr90.dll missing error will often arise for older software made with the Visual C++ 2008 development framework.
How can I fix the msvcr90.dll missing error?
1. Install the Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1
2. Repair Microsoft Visual C++ packages
3. Repair applications the msvcr90.dll missing error arises for
Some applications, such as those of the MS Office suite, have their own repair options. If the DLL error arises for an MS Office application, try selecting its Change and Repair options via Programs and Features. You can do much the same as outlined for Visual C++ packages in resolution two.
4. Restore files in the Recycle Bin
5. Restore Windows to an earlier date
Note: You won’t be able to select restore points as outlined above if you haven’t enabled System Restore on your PC. Also, note that restore points delete software installed after their dates. Click the Scan for affected programs button in System Restore to see what software a restore point deletes.
6. Reinstall software the msvcr90.dll error arises for
7. Scan system files
The above resolutions will probably fix most msvcr90.dll missing errors. Some of the resolutions in our general How to fix DLL errors guide might also help resolve msvcr90.dll issues.
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