MFC71.DLL is missing from your computer: error correction

Computer games in modern reality are a full-fledged part of spending time at the computer: from logic games to shooting games, from racing to puzzles - all this can be found in digital distribution stores, downloaded and played. But there are situations when the desired game does not start, and at the same time a corresponding window with an error message is displayed.

Today we will look at the error associated with the missing MFC71.DLL file and try to figure out how to fix this problem. What is the MFC71.DLL file?
MFC71.DLL is a dynamic library that is needed for the launch and operation of most modern and not only games. This file is part of Microsoft Visual Studio and must be on the system for games to work properly.

Causes of the error

• Incorrect version or installation of Microsoft Visual Studio.
  
• The presence of virus files on the computer that could damage system files.
  
• Other problems in Windows that affected the performance of MFC71.DLL.
  

Troubleshooting
First, check your computer for viruses. Any antivirus program will help you with this. Of course, it’s worth making a reservation that it’s better to download anti-virus software from the manufacturer’s website, since third-party web resources disguised as anti-viruses can “slip” you with even more virus files, which you will also need to fight.

Next, to continue, you need to know what bitness of Windows you are using. For this:

1. Click on the icon My Computer right click and select <font><font>Materials</font></font>.
   
2. Pay attention to the field System type. Here information will be displayed about what operating system you have: 32-bit or 64-bit.
   

Depending on the bitness of Windows, download the corresponding file to your computer:

• for 32-bit systems download file from here http://www.burn-soft.ru/download/mfc71-71030770-32.zip and copy it along the way C: \ Windows \ System32 \
  
• for 64-bit systems download file from here http://www.burn-soft.ru/download/mfc71-71030770-32.zip and copy it along the way C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64 \
  

Next, you need to register the dynamic library file in the system. For this:

1. Open Start.
   
2. In the search bar, enter cmd and click on the corresponding icon.
   
   
   
   
   
3. In the command line that appears, enter the following text: regsvr32 mfc71.dll and press Enter.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Restart your computer and look at the result.
   

If this method does not help you, then you should completely reinstall Microsoft Visual Studio. This can be done by downloading the installation file of this software from Microsoft official website https://www.microsoft.com/ru-RU/download/details.aspx?id=48145