Office / WPS office suites failing with DLL errors

Typical symptoms

• Office crashes immediately on launch
• WPS reports msvcr110.dll missing
• Errors during "Configuring Office"
• Excel crashes when inserting charts or formulas

Official safe fix steps

1. Use Office Online Repair

   Control Panel → Programs → Office → Change → Online Repair. Microsoft Office has a built-in full repair that re-downloads every needed file (including DLLs) — far more reliable than patching one DLL.

2. Install VC++ 2010, 2012, and 2015-2022

   Office 2013/2016/2019/2021 depend on VC++ 2012 plus 2015-2022; many Chinese office suites also need VC++ 2010. Installing these three covers 90% of cases.

3. Reinstall from the vendor's official site

   For WPS, Yongzhong, Foxit, etc.: uninstall cleanly via Control Panel, then download fresh installers from the official website (not third-party download mirrors which may bundle extras).

DLLs commonly seen in this scenario