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Msvcp120d.dll is Missing: 5 Ways to Get it Back
Not having the right version of Visual Studio can cause this
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Published onOctober 14, 2024
published onOctober 14, 2024
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For fixing DLL errors, we recommend Fortect:
Fortect will search for an intitial version of your missing, corrupted or damaged DLL files that cause problems to your Windows OS and will replace it. Here is how to find them in 3 easy steps:
Many software developers reported that msvcp120d.dll is missing on their PC, and this error will prevent them from compiling their code, so let’s see if there’s a way to fix this error.
What can I do if msvcp120d.dll is missing?
1. Make sure you’re using the correct DLL folder
2. Build your project in Release mode
3. Use Multi-threaded debug
4. Reinstall Visual Studio
If this doesn’t work, you can try uninstalling and installing Visual Studio again.
5. Manually download the missing files
Downloading DLLs from third-party sources isn’t advised since the files can be modified or unsafe, so use extra caution if you choose to do this.
As you can see, a missing msvcp120d.dll is usually caused if you’re compiling the application in Debug mode without having Visual Studio 2013 installed.
This isn’t the only error you can encounter, and many users reported thatmsvcr120.dll wasn’t found, as well asmsvcp140.dll missingerror, so don’t miss our guides that cover these subjects.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
