The `msvcp110_win.dll` is a dynamic link library (DLL) associated with the Microsoft Windows Operating System, specifically as part of the C++ runtime library introduced with Visual Studio 2012. The "msvcp" prefix stands for Microsoft Visual C++ and the "110" indicates its version, corresponding to Visual Studio 2012. The "_win" suffix suggests that this DLL is designed to provide functionalities that are specifically tailored for Windows applications.
This DLL is part of the Microsoft STL110 C++ Runtime Library, which includes the Standard Template Library (STL) implementation for Visual Studio 2012. The STL is a powerful set of C++ template classes to provide general-purpose classes and functions with templates that implement many popular and commonly used algorithms and data structures like vectors, lists, queues, and stacks.
The `msvcp110_win.dll` provides a layer of code that allows applications to run on the Windows operating system, facilitating various operations such as system calls, input/output processing, and more, with a focus on features and functionalities that leverage the Windows API. This makes it an essential component for C++ applications developed with Visual Studio 2012 that are intended to run on Windows, ensuring they can utilize the STL and other runtime library features effectively.
If an application requires `msvcp110_win.dll` and the file is missing or corrupted, it could lead to errors or the application failing to start. Typically, reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable Package, which includes `msvcp110_win.dll` among other necessary DLLs, can resolve such issues. It's important for developers to ensure that their applications are distributed with the necessary runtime components to avoid such errors on end-user systems.
