msvc60.dll is a file used by Microsoft games to help them render various Microsoft games. This file is used extensively by Crimson Strikes, Age Of Mythology, and Impossible Creatures. Unfortunately, there are several simple issues that cause this file to get corrupted and show an error. The typical error displayed by this file is as follows:
ERROR starting the program, the file MSVCP60.DLL is linked to the missing export MSVCRT.dll:_lc_collate_cp
What causes msvc60.dll errors?
Msvc60.dll errors are usually caused by several simple issues. The first is that you are trying to play a freshly installed game without restarting your PC beforehand. The other causes of this error include file corruption, viruses infecting the file, and registry errors.
How to fix msvc60.dll errors
1) You need to restart your PC first if you haven’t already.
2) If you’ve rebooted your system after an installation and you’re still getting the error, you should look to “restore” a fresh copy of msvc60.dll in your PC’s C:WindowsSystem folder. This can be done from the Windows installation CD or from the game CD.
3) You should also scan your computer with an antivirus program to remove any of the viruses inside your system. It often happens that viruses will infect various .dll files and then cause a lot of problems as Windows will not be able to read them. Using a reliable antivirus program should be able to fix this problem as it will eliminate all potential problems on your PC.
4) It is also highly recommended to clean the registry. The registry is a central database that stores settings and information for your computer, storing all kinds of settings and files that Windows requires to run. Unfortunately, the registry is also a big cause of trouble for your system as it maintains a huge list of .dll files for your PC. This list is used by all your programs to help them use the DLL files they need, but it often gets damaged and corrupted. When this DLL file/path reference list becomes corrupt, your PC is unable to read the files it needs to run, causing your computer to display errors like the one you are seeing. You should use a registry cleaner to fix this problem.