The mfc71.dll file is related to the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 program, but is used by many common programs to perform various functions. Sometimes, though much less often, mfc71.dll errors are caused by viruses or malware installed on your computer.
Mfc71.dll Error Messages
There are a few ways mfc71.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Mfc71.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because MFC71.DLL was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Unable to locate component mfc71.dllBCMWLTRY.EXE - This application has failed to start because MFC71.DLL was not found.
The error message you see could apply to any application that utilizes this DLL file, of which there are many. Some common software programs and video games that have been known to generate these errors include Corum, AVG Anti-Virus, Adobe Photoshop, StuffIt, Quicken, O2Jam, Norton Anti-Virus and Security software, Far Cry, Hitman: Blood Money, and many others.
How to Fix Mfc71.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed below to try the more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. Many computer manufacturer’s use Broadcom’s network hardware in their computers, so the best source for drivers, in this case, would be your computer manufacturer’s website. For instance, many Dell, Gateway, and HP computers use Broadcom’s network hardware.
