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there is an issue with some versions (e.g., python 2.4) that were compiled with Microsoft Visual C++ (I believe).
Some programs need dynamic libraries msvcr.dll and msvcp.dll in root of installation. msvc*71.dll is free, I believe.
The other versions may be found in your own program files, or from microsoft'site. See discussion lists for details.