The `msvcp120_app.dll` is associated with Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and is a part of the Microsoft C Runtime Library, specifically designed for applications built using the Visual C++ component of Visual Studio 2013. The "msvcp" in the file name stands for Microsoft Visual C++ and "120" denotes the version corresponding to Visual Studio 2013. The "_app" suffix suggests that this DLL is tailored for applications, possibly indicating its use in Windows Store apps or Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps developed with Visual Studio 2013.
This DLL contains C++ standard library functions that are used by C++ applications. These functions cover a wide range of operations such as handling strings, files, and data structures, which are essential for the functioning of C++ applications. When developers build C++ applications with Visual Studio 2013, the application may rely on `msvcp120_app.dll` for these standard library functions.
If an application requires `msvcp120_app.dll` and this file is missing or corrupted on the system, the application may not run correctly, leading to error messages or crashes. Resolving issues related to this DLL typically involves reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013, which includes `msvcp120_app.dll` among other critical runtime components. It's crucial to ensure that these redistributable packages are installed correctly to support the smooth operation of C++ applications developed with Visual Studio 2013.
About msvcp120_app.dll
How to Fix DLL Errors:
To fix .dll errors, you can try these common solutions. While some errors might need more detailed fixes, these initial steps often solve the most common problems.
- Re-install the application that requires msvcp120_app.dll to restore missing .dll files and fix dll errors.
- Download and install a new copy of msvcp120_app.dll to fix dll errors.
- In some cases, you may need to register msvcp120_app.dll in Windows.
- View our guides to troubleshoot and fix common .dll errors.
Windows Error Examples:
This application has failed to start because msvcp120_app.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
msvcp120_app.dll Not Found.