The article you are reading is about a file named as “msdia80.dll”. This is the system file encountered by all the Windows users, commonly in the folder of root directory/ D drive. In this article, readers can find various answers associated with msdia80.dll file. Moreover, it can be deleted or not.
In msdia80.dll, dll is the abbreviation of “Dynamic Link-Library”. This extension contains vital libraries and codes for programs so that it can be use and refer. “msdia80.dll” is a system file for Visual C++ and several other applications of Windows.
“msdia80.dll” file is read only which is access by several apps parallel with no kind of error. So, let is step forward and gain the detail knowledge regarding this file.
What do you mean by msdia80.dll? And How to get it in the Root Directory?
For programming languages like C++, C and CLI, a integrated and commercial development environment is Microsoft Visual C++. It is multifunctional that includes C++ code running. msdia80.dll file automatically added to the user directory when user performs the Microsoft Re-distributed Package installation.
User can locate this file in the boot drive’s root folder, specifically when user install the Re-distributed Visual C++ 2005 Package by the exe files utilization like vcredist_x86.exe and vcredist_x64.exe. User must have knowledge of the presence of msdia80.dll file in D-drive. If it is present then it is also present in any applications or games in D-drive. Nevertheless, msdia80.dll file shall not be in the D-drive as it has the right place with more dll files in the location: “C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\CommonFiles\Microsoftshared\VC“.
Reason for the presence of Msdia80.dll on Hard Drives?
It is known that Micorsoft Visual C++ 2005 Re-distributed Package installation is performed, most commonly it will be saved in the PC root folder or any other hard drives.
Thus, this is due to the installation of games or applications in the derive where msdia80.dll is found. This is because of it downloading with the game or application. This is main reason for the presence of msdia80.dll on user PC’s hard drive.
What user do with the file of Msdia80.dll? Can they delete it?
Msdia80.dll is a file with the extension .DLL contains several programming and coding needed for the application or game. This file is download with this application or file and when user delete this file, the following application or game may not working and stops its working. Therefore, we suggest you to not to delete this file if you require the following application or game to run smoothly. Instead, you can save this file in the following location:
C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\CommonFiles\Microsoftshared\VC
Moreover, register this file as the registration is compulsory to know file location. So that, it can be accessed when required. Another way is the opt installation of two Microsft packages in PC. Both methods are detailed discussed below, user can choose one of them and can achieve their task:
First Solution: Re-location of the file “Msdia80.dll”
In the first method, re-location of the msdia80.dll file from the drive root directory and change its location to the inside of visual C++ folder of boot drive. Then, user’s file and OS are in the same place.
For this purpose, follow the following steps:
Step 1: Firstly, tap the Windows+E buttons and then open the root directory of drive where msdia80.dll file is located.
Step 2: Then, press the right click on the msdia80.dll file and cut that file.
Step 3: After this, go to location: C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\CommonFiles\Microsoftshared\VC”.
Step 4: In next step, paste this file and click on the continue button in the pop-up menu to allow the file transfer.
Step 5: Now, file registration is performed. Tap on the buttons Windows+S and then write the ‘Command Prompt’ in dialogue-box and then choose “Run as Administrator”.
Step 6: Then, perform the command command’s execution in the command prompt section that includes the quotes.
regsvr32 “C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\VC\msdia80.dll”
Step 7: Lastly, computer must be restart and ensure for the made changes.
Second Solution: Installation of the Packages of Microsoft Visual C++
If the above discussed method does not work properly, the user has this option: the installation of 2 Microsoft visual C++ packages. Before stepping forward, user must ensure for having good connection of internet and the administrative privileges.
Step 1: In the first step, open the browser and open the package of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service-pack 1 re-distributable package ALT-security update.
Step 2: Then, choose the files “vcredist_x64.exe” and “vcredist_x86.exe” located in checklist and download these files.
Step 3: Now, run these file and wait for the installation.
Step 4: In next step, right click on them and choose the ‘Run as Administrator’ for the launching.
Step 5: Then, open the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 service-pack 1 re-distributable package MFC security-update.
Step 6: Choose the file “vcredist_xx64.exe” and “vcredist_x86.exe” in checklist for downloading and download these files in the locations that are not accessible. Once more, run these files and then launch these.
Step 7: Lastly, computer must be restart and ensure for the made changes.
That is all done.
Way of Fixing Msdia80.dll that is Miss on 7,8,10 Windows
Even after the msdia80.dll file downloading, moving to correct location and registering it, this is not running all applications properly, then user restore this file in their Windows 10. This is done by taking the following step:
Step 1: In first step, user needs to download file. For this purpose, file installation is performed with DLL files client. This will help in finding the trustworthy source for file of msdia80.dll as well as it downloads the DLL-files with this.
Step 2: Then, user need for DLL Files Client downloading and run on PC.
Step 3: Now, the user looks for msdia80.dll in the search box typing and needs to open the DLL file.
Step 4: msdia80.dll file is chosen from the list and allows DLL files client to install correct msdia80.dll in PC by its own.
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Final Words:
DLL files must not be delete/remove if user wants for the correct and smooth running because they require it. We have discussed 2 methods for dealing with msdia80.dll above. User can perform any of the method according to their desire.
If both methods do not work, it is recommended that msdia80.dll be in the root directory and machine operation must be continued as it is no harmful file. Rather than, it assure for the smooth running of applications such as Microsoft Windows API, Direct XAPI, Microsoft .Net Framework etc.