Msvbvm60.dll Errors
There are several ways msvbvm60.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages you might see.
Msvbvm60.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because msvbvm60.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\msvbvm60.dllThe file msvbvm60.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvbvm60.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again
The msvbvm60.dll error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, etc. Msvbvm60.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
How to Fix Msvbvm60.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re presented to try the simpler solutions first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. If you’re using Wine to run Windows apps on macOS or Linux, for example, use this Winetricks command to install VB6 and get the DLL file: Completing Step 2 should be enough to put the file where it needs to be, but some programs might require that it exist in a different folder from where the VB6 installer puts it. Reinstalling the software that needs msvbvm60.dll should fix this. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible. We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners, but we’ve included the option here as a “last resort” attempt before the destructive step coming up next.
