In some cases, msvcr80.dll errors could be due to problems with theregistry, avirus, or ahardwarefailure.

This article is about fixing msvcr80.dll errors, not to be confused withmsvcr90.dll errors.

If you’re unable to access Windows normally due to the error, trystarting Windows in Safe Mode.

Download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update.

Restore msvcr80.dll from the Recycle Binif you accidentally deleted it.

Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.

Reinstall the program that uses the msvcr80.dll fileif you encounter these errors when using a particular program.

Recycle bin on the Windows 10 desktop

Doing so should replace the missing DLL file.

Install any available Windows updates.

Someservice packsandpatchesinstalled through Windows Update include important updates that could be related to this DLL file.

System Restore in the Windows System Properties menu

Repair your installation of Windows.

This should restore all Windows DLL files to their working versions, which might include the msvcr80.dll file.

Use aregistry cleaner programto repair msvcr80.dll related issues in the registry.

Uninstall apps in the Windows settings

This will remove invalid msvcr80.dllregistry entriesthat might be causing the DLL error.

Only really specific “fix it” solutions call for a registry cleaner.

All the information on your hard drive will be erased during a clean installation.

Windows installation screen

Use afree memory testing toolor ahard drive testing programto check forhardware-related DLL errors.

Causes of Msvcr80.dll Errors

There are several ways msvcr80.dll errors can show up on your system.