Missing Files & Components

What's up with that ?

A particular file (e.g MFC42.DLL or COMDLG32.OCX or any other) is missing

Developers sometimes assume that most people have those files, however if you don't download very often and don't use a lot of software other than what came with your computer - you may need an additional support file here and there. Microsoft releases new "Run-time" files every now and then, they allow software developers to make use of the latest technology when creating new software. In order for YOU to use these programs, you need to update your Windows system with these files.

Essential Components

Visual Basic 6.0 Run-Time Files

This package includes: ASycFilt.dll, ComCat.dll, MSVBVM60.dll, OLEAut32.dll, OLEPro32.dll, STDOLE2.tlb, ADVPack.dll, W95Inf16.dll, W95Inf32.dll, VBRun60.inf
More Info | Download Visual Basic 6.0 Run-Time Files

Visual Basic 5.0 Run-Time Files

This package includes: Msvbvm50.dll, Oleaut32.dll, Olepro32.dll, Stdole2.tlb, Asycfilt.dll, Comcat.dll
More Info | Download Visual Basic 5.0 Run-Time Files

Visual Basic 4.0 Run-Time Files

VB4 Runtimes may still be required by some older products. If you receive an error that VB40032.DLL is missing, you need to download and install these. The package includes Vb40016.dll and Vb40032.dll
More Info | Download Visual Basic 4.0 Run-Time Files

Java Runtime Environment

Java is a programming language just like Visual basic, C etc. However, in order to run programs written in Java on a Windows computer, you need to install the latest support files, the Java Runtime Environment from Sun. You only need to install the JRE once, then you are ready to use any software that requires Java.
More Info | Download Java Runtime Environment

.NET Framework Version 1.1

Some program take advantage of Microsoft's .NET framework. You will need the .NET Runtimes in order to run those programs. The .NET Framework version 1.1 redistributable package includes everything you need to run applications developed using the .NET Framework.
More Info | Download .NET Framework Version 1.1

.NET Framework Version 2.0

The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (x86) redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework v2.0.
More Info | Download .NET Framework Version 2.0

.NET Framework Version 3

The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is the new managed code programming model for Windows. It combines the power of the .NET Framework version 2.0 with new technologies for building applications that have visually compelling user experiences, seamless communication across technology boundaries, and the ability to support a wide range of business processes.
More Info | Download .NET Framework Version 3

.NET Framework Version 3.5

.NET Framework 3.5 builds incrementally on the new features added in .NET Framework 3.0. For example, feature sets in Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows CardSpace.
More Info | Download .NET Framework Version 3.5

msvcr71.dll

Microsoft C Runtime Library (Copy it into your Windows folder)
More Info | Download msvcr71.dll

.NET Framwork 4

The Microsoft .NET Framework 4 redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files that are required to run and develop applications to target the .NET Framework 4.
More Info | Download .NET Framwork 4

Other components

Adobe AIR

Adobe AIR runtime enables you to have your favorite web applications with you all the time. Since applications built for Adobe AIR run on your desktop computer without a web browser, they provide all the convenience of a desktop application
More Info | Download Adobe AIR

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