Error: "The code execution cannot proceed because msvcr100.dll is missing" when opening the ChemDraw application


Symptoms

When opening the ChemDraw application, you receive the following error message:

The code execution cannot proceed because msvcr100.dll is missing

Cause

Unknown

Resolution

1) Download the ChemDraw installation file from eRaider.

2) In your Downloads folder, open the cdpf16.0.1 file.

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3) Click Explore this disc.

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4) Open the ThirdParty folder.

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5) Open the Microsoft folder.

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6) Open the VCRedist folder.

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7) Double-click on vcredist_x86.

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8) Choose the radio button next to Repair Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable to its original state and click Next.

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9) Click Finish.

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OUTCOME

ChemDraw will be repaired to its original state and will run successfully.