The DLL is usually corrupted or deleted because of malware, antivirus, or user errors. But in addition to these, a failed upgrade or installation could also be the reason for this error. We’ve discussed all such causes and how to resolve them in detail in the guide below.
What causes the VCRUNTIME140.dll Not Found Error?
As stated, this error occurs because the VCRUNTIME140.dll file is missing, and there are a couple of reasons for this. It’s possible that this DLL simply hasn’t been installed yet on your PC. For instance, a DLL file from 2022 won’t be present by default on an old system, and the opposite is possible as well.But the more common scenario is that the DLL is installed but later on, deleted unintentionally by the user, or corrupted due to malware or antivirus.Occasionally, an application will also display this error message due to a faulty or incomplete installation.
How to Fix the VCRUNTIME140.dll Not Found Error?
The best way to fix the VCRUNTIME140.dll not found error is to manually download the DLL file and place it in the appropriate location. In case that doesn’t work, you should repair or reinstall Visual C++ Redistributable and the faulty program. You’ll find detailed instructions for each of these in the respective sections below.
Download VCRUNTIME140.dll
When downloading the DLL File, it’s important that you check the architecture section and get the correct version for your OS (32bit – x86 or 64bit – x64). And when installing the DLL this way, it’s necessary to manually register it as well. Here are the necessary steps to do so:
Repair/Reinstall Visual C++ Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is basically a standard collection of library files necessary for most applications. We recommend repairing the packages on your PC first, and if that doesn’t work, installing the latest versions. Here are the steps to do so:
Reinstall Faulty Program
If you’re still encountering the VCRUNTIME140.dll Not Found error, the issue is likely the program you’re trying to run. There are a couple of possible scenarios here.Either the installation got interrupted, so the program wasn’t installed properly. Or, it installed fine, but some of the program’s files are now missing or corrupt. This is usually due to malware, or in some cases, antivirus software mistaking certain files as malware and removing them.Either way, reinstalling the program once more should resolve this issue. And while you’re at it, we recommend scanning your PC for malware and setting your antivirus to only delete files after you’ve confirmed them to be a threat. This should ensure that a similar issue doesn’t arise again in the future.
Related Questions
Why Does My PC Have So Many Visual C++ Redistributable Versions?
If a developer used Visual Studio 2012 to create their application, then the corresponding package (Visual C++ Redistributable 2012) will be installed on your system along with the application. This is because the Visual C++ Package contains library files necessary for the app to function.In fact, there will usually be two versions of the same package for 32bit (x86) and 64bit (x64) architectures. As you install various applications, the number of Visual C++ Redistributable tends to rack up too.
Can I Uninstall The Visual C++ Redistributable Package?
This ties into the previous question. A Visual C++ Redistributable Package contains the library files required for a program to work. If you uninstall Visual C++ Redistributable 2013, for instance, any applications dependent on that package will stop working and display errors such as VCRUNTIME140.dll Not Found.If you know for sure that a certain Visual C++ Redistributable Package is unnecessary, uninstalling is not an issue. However, most users can’t figure out which specific package is redundant. And to be fair, the extra Visual C++ Packages aren’t doing any harm either; they occupy minimal space. So, it’s generally not recommended to uninstall the packages.
How to Unregister or Reregister the VCRUNTIME140.dll File?
You can register DLL files in the registry using the regsvr32 command. If you wish to unregister the file, you can use the /u switch. Here are the steps to perform either of these for the VCRUNTIME140.dll file specifically:
How to Fix MSVCP140.dll Is Missing?
You can fix the MSCVP140.dll Is Missing error by applying the same solutions as with the VCRUNTIME140.dll Not Found error. First, download the file from DLL Files and place it in the appropriate directory. Next, try repairing and reinstalling the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages and the faulty program. We’ve listed the step-by-step procedure for these solutions in the guide above.
