VCRUNTIME140.dll Missing — Visual C++ Runtime Error

Overview

The error VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found indicates the Visual C++ 2015-2022 runtime library is missing or corrupted on your system.

Key Details

• VCRUNTIME140.dll is the core Visual C++ runtime library
• Works alongside MSVCP140.dll — both are part of the same package
• Required by applications built with Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, or 2022
• Error blocks the application from launching entirely
• Also includes VCRUNTIME140_1.dll variant needed by some apps

Common Causes

• Visual C++ Redistributable not installed or corrupted
• Windows Update removed or corrupted the runtime files
• Application uninstaller accidentally removed shared DLLs
• Disk corruption affecting C:\Windows\System32 files
• Running a 64-bit app that needs both 32-bit and 64-bit runtimes

Steps

1. 1Download the latest Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft: aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
2. 2Install both x86 and x64 versions for maximum compatibility
3. 3If install fails, uninstall all existing Visual C++ 2015-2022 entries first, then reinstall
4. 4Run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. 5Reinstall the application that triggered the error

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