▷ What is msdia80.dll and should I remove it?

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Msdia80.dll is a system file in Visual C ++ and other Windows-based software applications. Microsoft Visual C ++ is a commercial integrated development environment (HERE) for C programming languages, C ++ and CLI. It has tools to run and debug various C codes ++, including code for Microsoft Windows API, DirectX API and Microsoft .NET Framework.

The full form of DLL is the dynamic link library. It is a package that contains important code or libraries for programs to refer to and use. This is usually a read-only file, which means that many applications can simultaneously access the file without problems. There are many applications that depend on multiple DLL files to function properly. If you delete said DLL, the application may not run as expected.

What is msdia80.dll and how did it get to my root directory?

The msdia80.dll DLL is present on your disk because you installed Microsoft Redistributable Package on your computer. If present in your D drive (any other drive except the system drive (C)), it means there are some games or applications in D that installed the package on your computer. The original location of the DLL is not assumed to be in the root directory; instead, it should be next to all other DLL files. The correct path is $ 0027C: N-Program Files (x86) N- Common files shared by Microsoft $ 0027.

In particular, msdia80.dll is installed in the root folder of the boot drive when the Visual C redistributable package is installed ++ 2005 using exe files $ 0027Vcredist_x64.exe $ 0027 O $ 0027Vcredist_ia64.exe $ 0027.

What should you do with the DLL file? Do you delete it??

As we explained above, goes against our recommendation that you delete any DLL files from your computer. They are just snippets of code present on your computer that applications can access when needed. And $ 0027msdia80.dll $ 0027 is present in all his albums, move it to the correct location and register it. Please note that file registration is important, as it lets Windows know that you have placed the required file in that destination location and that you can access it whenever you want. You can install two Microsoft packages on your computer. We will repeat both methods.

Solution 1: relocate the DLL file

We will relocate the DLL file from the root directory of the drive and place it inside the VC folder present on your startup drive (the boot drive is a drive where your operating system is installed).

  1. Press Windows + E to start File Explorer and navigate to the drive where msdia80.dll is present in the root directory.

  2. Right-click on the DLL file and select »Cut«.

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  1. Now navigate to the following file path:

C: N- Program files (x86) N- Common N files shared by Microsoft

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You can rename the local drive path if your OS is stored on another drive.

  1. Right-click on any empty space and click »Paste«. A UAC popup may appear asking you to authorize the transfer. Press »Continue«.

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  1. Once relocation is complete, we must register the file. Press Windows + S, scribe “symbol of the system” in the dialog, right-click on the app and select “Execute as an administrator”.

  2. Once on the elevated command line, run the following command. Make sure to include the double quotes.

regsvr32 “C: Program files (x86) N- Common N files shared by Microsoft VCMD80.dll”

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  1. Restart your computer and see if our problem has been resolved.

Solution 2: install Microsoft Visual C packages ++

If the first solution is tedious or does not work as expected, we can try to install the Microsoft Visual C packages ++ On your computer. There are two packages that we will install. Make sure you have administrator privileges and an internet connection to carry out this solution.

  1. Open your browser and navigate to the package »Microsoft Visual C ++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update«.

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  1. Please select $ 0027 vcredist_x86.exe $ 0027 Y $ 0027 vcredist_x64.exe $ 0027 from the checklist and download them to an accessible location. After download, run these executables and wait for them to install. Make sure to run them in elevated mode (right-click and select »Run as administrator«).

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  1. After installing these two packages, navigate to package “Microsoft Visual C Redistributable Package MFC Security Update ++ 2005 Service Pack 1”.

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  1. Please select $ 0027 vcredist_x86.EXE $ 0027 Y $ 0027 vcredist_x64.EXE $ 0027 of the checklist and download them in an accessible place. After download, run these executables and wait for them to install. Make sure to run them in elevated mode (right-click and select »Run as administrator«).

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  1. After installing all packages, restart your computer and check if the problem is solved.

Note: If the problem is not resolved after following the two solutions, don't worry and leave the DLL in your root directory. As we explained above, DLL files are reference files only and if there is one present in your directory, there is no harm. If you continue to operate your machine, will not be affected in any way.

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