What is MSVCP71?

Considerations
Your computer does not need Msvcp71.dll to run properly, but you may have applications that need to load this file, so you should avoid disabling it, according to Process Library.
Error Messages
A corrupt Msvcp71.dll file may result in one of two error messages: one saying 'Mscvp71.dll' is a bad Windows image, or one saying the program could not load because Mscvp71.dll is missing.
Fixing Mscvp71.dll Issues
You can fix most problems with Mscvp71.dll by downloading a copy of the file from the Internet, or by reinstalling the application that gives you the error message, according to Instant-Registry-Fixes.com.