MSVCR71.dll is missing! Thats what I get every time I try to run pirates. I just want to know if its a common problem or to do with my PC only. And how to solve it other than "re-installation" as the game advises. Thank you!

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?msvcr71

Follow the instructions:

Use WinZip to extract the file to your windows\system directory.
If you don't have WinZip you can dowload it from: www.winzip.com

Let me know if it works

Thanks a ton! :D
Where do I put this file under XP?

It worked!! :D Thanks a lot man! I"m so happy now :)

No problem.