NOTE:  This article also applies if you are getting the following error messages as well

•  "Failed to load critical DLL."
• "Scwriter32 cannot find MFC80.dll."
  

To replace the missing file, please install the appropriate 32-bit or 64-bit Microsoft C++ Visual 2005 SP1 Redistributable from the link below.

32-bit version of Windows

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)


64-bit version of Windows

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64)



How do I know if my computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218/