MSVCR71.dll is missing from your computer

1) Many people faced the below error while starting SQL Developer for the first time.

Error:
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The program can't start because MSVCR71.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Solution:

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1) Copy msvcr71.dll file from E:\sqldeveloper-3.2.20.09.87\jdk\jre\bin, and paste it in the main directory.

 i.e E:\sqldeveloper-3.2.20.09.87

2) Now try starting SQLDeveloper.exe from the main directory.

3) You don't see the missing .dll file error again.

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