Hi Folks
MSVCR80.dll is a component of the MS C Runtime Libraries.
These are .NET components, held in the WinSxS assemblies folders.
Applications use the latest versions installed, (unless explicilty told otherwise).
There was a problem with a number of versions, (v870 - v3078).
Installing VCRedist versions 3079, (24th Oct 2008), and newer will fix it.
Warning 1
Do not download an MSVCR80.dll from the various dll sites.
Do not install an MSVCR80.dll in your system or system32 folder.
Warning 2
The MS Download center version dated 11/29/2007
Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)
will NOT fix this.You must use the newer version from the MS support/MSDN site.
A quick test,
(might not work if you've ignored warning 1)
Open FSX.
On the GUI menu
click
Missions.
Select any default mission in the list.
Click
Go to briefing.
Does FSX CTD ?
If yes,
go to
FS-Developer - Wiki - Missions - Go To Briefing - CTD (FSX/A)and see the Solution links.
EDIT 3
You must use the link above,
as windows update only installs single specific unrelated dlls.
(Unless you have Visual Studio).EDIT 2
Try just running Windows Update.
MSVCR80.dll v4053 was rolled out with the July 28, 2009
security update for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1
EDIT 1
Hangfire with this.
MS may have finally released to windows update,
either 29/07 or due on Tuesday.HTH
ATB
Paul