`vcomp110.dll` is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file developed by Microsoft Corporation, associated with the Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2012 development environment. This particular DLL is part of the Microsoft® C/C++ OpenMP Runtime, which supports OpenMP in C and C++ programs. OpenMP (Open Multi-Processing) is an API that supports multi-platform shared memory multiprocessing programming, allowing developers to write applications that can efficiently run on multi-core processors. The presence of `vcomp110.dll` is crucial for applications compiled with Visual Studio 2012 that utilize OpenMP to manage parallel computing processes. It provides the necessary runtime components that enable the execution of parallel code segments, which are part of the application's effort to optimize performance through concurrent execution.

When there are issues with the `vcomp110.dll` file, such as it being missing or corrupted, applications relying on it may fail to start or function correctly. Users might encounter error messages stating that `vcomp110.dll` is not found or was not loaded, which can hinder the performance or usability of the affected software. To resolve problems associated with `vcomp110.dll`, users may need to reinstall the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012, which includes this DLL and other essential components required by C/C++ applications developed using Visual Studio 2012. Keeping the system and its software up-to-date is also advisable, as updates may contain fixes and improvements for runtime components. In cases where a specific application is experiencing issues, reinstalling the application can sometimes restore the missing or corrupted DLL files to their proper state.