Msvcr80.dll is a dynamic link library file in windows system. Dynamic link libraries are considered to be the most important files for the system to run properly and smoothly. Msvcr80.dll contains large sums of codes that ensure the running of Microsoft visual studio. If this file is missing or corrupted, you may not be able to open windows or other applications that requires visual studio running.
The corruption or missing of Msvcr80.dll may be the result of malware or virus attack, and will probably lead to below symptoms:
1、cannot delete the desktop icons
2、cannot open online games
3、blue screen
4、lost of sound and audio
5、cannot show desktop
6、homepage has been altered (due to malware)
To solve these problems, you need to follow below instructions:
First, scan your computer with your antivirus or malware software at once. Don’t hesitate to do this, since the virus and malware in your computer will keep doing harm to your system and the damage may spread to other parts of the system. Run a thorough scanning, not only in the system disc, but also other discs. After removing the virus and malware, if the problem still exists, go to next step.
Second, download the dll from internet or your install disc. If you have your repair CD on hand, run system file check and use the CD to restore your dlls. This can be done by:
-press Win+R button on your keyboard
-type cmd , and press enter
-type SFC /SCANNOW
-press ENTER.
Or you can download the dll files from internet. There are many websites offering dll download. After download finishes, save the file to C:\windows\system32 folder. And then open a command window, run a command as below:
regsvr32 dllname
Third, downloa a registry fixer to fix the dll problem for you. It has dll download function and will automatically register the dll for you. It will solve the problem very quickly and easily.