What is Msvcrt.dll?

The Msvcrt.dll library file comprises a program code to enable programs written using
Microsoft Visual C++ to function correctly on your Windows system. The DLL provides basic
features such as string comparison tools and mathematical operations, (such as
trigonometric operations), to the programmers. Most computers contain this file.

In this article, we are going to discuss some common errors related to MSvcrt.dll and the
methods to repair these errors.

How to Fix Common Msvcrt.dll Errors?

If a program accessing the Msvcrt.dll is unable to find the procedure entry point in the file,
you may receive error messages similar to the following when you start your Windows XP
system:
Lsass.exe: Entry Point Not Found

The procedure entry point _resetstkoflw could not be located in the

dynamic link library Msvcrt.dll.

Services.exe: Entry Point Not Found

The procedure entry point _resetstkoflw could not be located in the

dynamic link library Msvcrt.dll.

When you select the OK button on the error message box, a blank desktop will be displayed
on your screen. In this situation, although your mouse pointer will still be present and
working, you will not have anything on the screen to click. Additionally, you will not be able to
use your keyboard.

These errors usually occur if the original Msvcrt.dll file on your system is replaced with a
third-party file that does not include the _resetstkoflw function required to recover from
stack overflow.

To repair the issue of missing _resetstkoflw function, you will have to restore the original
Msvcrt.dll file from the Windows XP installation CD-ROM. You can do this, by performing the
steps listed below:

1. Insert the Window XP installation CD-ROM in the CD drive and boot your PC from
the CD-ROM.
2. When the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed, press R to open Recovery
Console.
3. Next, press the number key that corresponds to the operating system installation
you want to repair. (This is required only when you have multiple operating systems
on your PC.)
4. Login using a user with administrative privileges to your system.
5. Next, on the Recovery Console screen type the following commands and press
Enter after each command to execute them.
 cd system32
ren msvcrt.dll msvcrt.bak
F:
cd \i386
expand msvcrt.dl_ C:\windows\system32
exit

Note: F: represents CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter and C: represents the root drive
letter where Windows is located.

The above steps replace the current Msvcrt.dll file with the original c msvcrt.dll file that has
the following properties:
1.
o Modified 8.23.01
o Size – 315 KB (322,560 bytes)
o Version – 7.0.2600.0
o Contains the _resetstkoflw function

On your Windows 98 or Windows ME operating system you may receive error messages
similar to the ones listed below, if the files Msvcirt.dll and Msvcrt.dll are either, overwritten,
missing or corrupt.

At PC startup:
“Msvcirt.dll file is linked to missing export msvcrt.dll : ??
_u@yapaxi@z”

When you try to run an application:

“The Msvcirt.dll file is linked to missing export msvcrt.dll”

The above error is usually preceded by the error:

“drive_letter:\Path\filename - a device attached to the system is not
functioning.”