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Missing Files

You downloaded a piece of software and when you try to run it, you receive a "missing file" error like this...

Whats Wrong?

Some software that is downloaded may be missing particular components like the ones listed below.
Many software products requires the Visual Basic 6 (VBRun60) Runtimes or the earlier version, the Visual Basic 5 (VBRun50) Runtimes.

Visual Basic 6.0 Run-Time Files
VBRun60.exe Installs Visual Basic 6.0 Run-Time Files (VB6)
This package includes: ASycFilt.dll, ComCat.dll, MSVBVM60.dll, OLEAut32.dll, OLEPro32.dll, STDOLE2.tlb, ADVPack.dll, W95Inf16.dll, W95Inf32.dll, VBRun60.inf
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Visual Basic 5.0 Run-Time Files
Msvbvm50.exe Installs Visual Basic 5.0 Run-Time Files (VB5)
This package includes: Msvbvm50.dll, Oleaut32.dll, Olepro32.dll, Stdole2.tlb, Asycfilt.dll, Comcat.dll
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Visual Basic 4.0 Run-Time Files
VBrun4.exe installs Visual Basic 4.0 Run-Time (VB4)
VB4 Runtimes may still be required by some older products. If you receive an error that VB40032.DLL is missing, you need to download and install these. The package includes Vb40016.dll and Vb40032.dll More info.
Need mfc42.dll? Click here to download.
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Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) 3.0 Service Pack 5

Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) 3.0 Service Pack 5 (SP5)
To read and manipulate XML documents, you need an XML parser.
MSXML Parser 3.0 is the XML parser that is shipped with IE 6.0 and Windows XP.
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MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2 (Microsoft XML Core Services)

MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2 (Microsoft XML Core Services)
MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a complete replacement of MSXML 4.0 and MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1). MSXML 4.0 SP2 provides a number of security and bug fixes. For more information about MSXML 4.0 SP2 see the release notes.

MSXML 4.0 SP2 does not replace MSXML 3.0 because some obsolete and non-conformant features are no longer supported. You may run MSXML 4.0 and MSXML 3.0 and earlier versions concurrently.

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.NET Framework
Some program take advantage of Microsoft's new .NET framework. You will need the .NET Runtimes in order to run those programs.
Download .NET Framework Version 1 from Microsoft (14.5 MB)
Download .NET Framework Version 2 from Microsoft (22.4 MB)
Download .NET Framework Version 3 from Microsoft (2.8 MB)
Download .NET Framework Version 3.5 from Microsoft (2.82 MB)

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Microsoft Windows Script
Microsoft® Windows® Script is a comprehensive scripting infrastructure for the Windows platform.

This download installs Microsoft® Windows® Script containing Visual Basic® Script Edition (VBScript.) Version 5.7, JScript® Version 5.7, Windows Script Components, Windows Script Host 5.7, and Windows Script Runtime Version 5.7.
Windows Script 5.7 for Windows XP
Windows Script 5.7 for Windows 2000

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Java Runtime Environment

Java is a programming language, to run programs written in Java on a Windows computer, you need to install the latest support files, the Java 2 Runtime Environment from Sun. Linux, Solaris and Mac is also supported.
Download Java from SUN

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Microsoft Silverlight

Microsoft Silverlight is a programmable web browser plugin that enables features such as animation, vector graphics and audio-video playback so you can experience rich Internet applications.

Silverlight offers a flexible programming model that supports AJAX, VB, C#, Python, and Ruby, and integrates with existing Web applications.

It supports fast, cost-effective delivery of high-quality video to all major browsers running on the Mac OS or Windows

4.71 MB
Download Silverlight from Microsoft

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Adobe Air
Build rich Internet applications

The Adobe® AIR™ runtime enables you to have your favorite web applications with you all the time. Since applications built for Adobe AIR run on your desktop computer without a web browser, they provide all the convenience of a desktop application.

Companies like eBay and AOL are using Adobe AIR to create exciting new applications that allow you to use their services on your desktop.

In short, Adobe AIR means applications that are easier, more powerful, and more fun to use.

Be safe on the web: Adobe AIR helps ensure safe installations by requiring digital signatures on each AIR application that identify the application and its creator before you install.

15.12 MB
Download Adobe Air

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Adobe Flash Player

You will need this to view many web sites that have flash incorperated into thier design.
Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Safari, Opera

Adobe Flash Player is the high performance, lightweight, highly expressive client runtime that delivers powerful and consistent user experiences across major operating systems, browsers, mobile phones and devices.

Installed on over 750 million Internet-connected desktops and mobile devices, Flash Player enables organizations and individuals to build and deliver great digital experiences to their end users.
Immersive experiences with Flash video, content and applications with full-screen mode.
Low-bandwidth, high-quality video with advanced compression technology.
High-fidelity text using the advanced text rendering engine.
Real-time dynamic effects with filters for Blur, DropShadow, Glow, Bevel, Gradient Glow, Gradient Bevel, Displacement Map, Convolution, and Color Matrix.
Innovative media compositions with 8-bit video alpha channels.
Blend modes, radial gradient, and stroke enhancements.
Additional image formats: GIF, Progressive JPEG, and PNG.

1.83 MB
Download Adobe Flash Player

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Adobe Shockwave Player

Shockwave Player is the web standard for powerful multimedia playback. The Shockwave Player allows you to view interactive web content like games, business presentations, entertainment, and advertisements from your web browser.

Install the Adobe Shockwave Player and you'll have access to some of the best content the web has to offer including dazzling 3D games and entertainment, interactive product demonstrations, and online learning applications. The Shockwave Player displays web content that has been created by Adobe Director, including content made with previous versions and Director MX 2004.

Unlike Adobe Flash, Shockwave Player displays destination web content such as interactive multimedia product demos and training, e-merchandising applications, and rich-media multi-user games.

This version enables Shockwave support in both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

Download Adobe Shockwave Player

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Microsoft' DirectX

What DirectX Does and How
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.

The latest version of the Microsoft Windows Gaming API delivers Microsoft's powerful new High-Level Shader Language (HLSL) and features its most-advanced suite of design tools for the development of rich multimedia elements such as full-spectrum color graphics, video, 3-D animation and enhanced audio capabilities.

DirectX 9.0 introduces significant improvements across its suite of APIs. DirectSound offers new audio capabilities, DirectShow accelerates video rending hardware, and Direct3D enhances low-level graphics programmability with new programmable vertex and pixel shader 2.0 models.

Get the latest DirectX here

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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

Service pack 2 for Windows XP
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP-2) provides an enhanced security infrastructure that defends against viruses, worms and hackers, along with increased manageability and control for IT professionals and an improved experience for users.
Get Service Pack 2 for XP Now (266.01 MB)

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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3

Final service pack for Windows XP
Service Pack 3 includes beefed up security and a few kernel issues/fixes that should help XP battle against the latest threats.
Get Service Pack 3 for XP Now (316.5 MB)

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Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Service pack 1 for Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 contains changes focused on addressing specific reliability and performance issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. Windows Vista SP1 also addresses some management, deployment, and support challenges.
Get Service Pack 1 for Vista Now (434.5 MB)

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Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Service pack 2 for Windows Vista
Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista is an update to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. It provides customer and partner feedback-driven fixes into a single service pack, minimizing deployment and testing complexity. In addition to all previously released updates since SP1, SP2 supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards.
Get Service Pack 2 for Vista Now (438.3 MB)

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Microsoft Office 2007 SP2

2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2
The 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides customers with the latest updates to the 2007 Office suite (the products that are affected by this update are listed below). This download includes two types of fixes:
Previously unreleased fixes that were made specifically for this service pack.
In addition to general product fixes, this includes improvements in stability, performance, and security.
You can find out more information in Knowledge Base Article 953195, where product-specific changes are described.
All of the Public Updates, Security Updates, Cumulative Updates, and Hotfixes released through February 2009.

Before installing this service pack, you are strongly encouraged to read 953195, which describes some big improvements introduced by SP2, and also calls out some important information that you should be aware of before installing.

Get 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 Now (290.2 MB)

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