In some cases, you find that you receive an error related to "MSVCR71.dll" such as the one below. This article shows how to fix it.

1. You may receive a MSVCR71.dll error such as the one below. ; (This most often occurs when you run PHP.)

2. The solution is to download the " Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package".

3. When the popup entitled "Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Setup" appears, click "Yes".

4. Another window will appear showing that it is "Installing Components".

5. Click the "OK" button when it completes.

6. Then run a command prompt with elevated permissions by right-clicking on its icon and selecting "Run as administrator".

7. When the "User Account Control" popup appears, Click on "Yes".

8. Next in the command window, type:
copy ; c:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\msvcr71.dll ; "c:\Program Files\PHP"

9. Type "php ; -v" and the MSVCR71.dll error should no longer appear: