I require the msvcp50.dll, where can I download it from please?

Harrold, Jon 0 Reputation points
2026-08-18T08:35:37.8733333+00:00

Hi there, I require the msvcp50.dll, where can I download it from please?

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  1. Thoura Sopheak Nanta 580 Reputation points
    2026-08-18T08:49:02.25+00:00

    Hi @Harrold, Jon

    You can download the Visual C++ Redistributable itself and install it, you may download it by this link https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170

    Hope this helps!

    Best regards,

    Nanta

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  2. Thomas4-N 21,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-19T07:49:33.68+00:00

    Hello Harrold, Jon,

    MSVCP50.dll is an old Visual C++ runtime file, and the latest Visual C++ Redistributable may not include it.

    I would avoid downloading the DLL from third-party DLL websites. Instead, reinstall the affected program from its official source, since its installer should provide the required components.

    Which program is requesting MSVCP50.dll, and what is the exact error message? That would help identify the correct installer or vendor-supported runtime.

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