Description
You may get the System Error: The program can't start because pgm_ufp.dll is missing from your computer when trying to use the quartus_pgm command in the Quartus® II software, versions 12.0 and 12.0sp1.
Resolution
This issue is fixed in the Quartus II software version 12.0sp2.
Alternatively you can download an older version of the Quartus II software (Version 11.1sp2 or older) from the Download Center and use the quartus_pgm command from that version of the Quartus II software.