Msvcr90.dll Errors

These error messages can appear while using certain programs, when Windows starts up, or even during a Windows installation. The error might appear in any Microsoft operating system, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000. Here are some common ways that you might see these errors:

Msvcr90.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because msvcr90.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\msvcr90.dll. The file msvcr90.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvcr90.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.

How to Fix Msvcr90.dll Errors

Try these solutions in order until the problem is fixed:

Msvcr90.dll Errors in Microsoft Excel

If you get the msvcr90.dll error while opening Microsoft Excel, hold down the Ctrl key and double-click the program icon to start Excel in safe mode. This will disable add-ins so that you can uninstall whatever is causing the DLL error. Go to File > Options > Add-ins and re-enable them one at a time, closing and reopening Excel each time until you find the culprit. You must choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit versions; here’s how to know if you’re running a 32-bit or 64-bit system. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible, or take your PC to a professional computer repair service.