An additional v14 runtime component required by the app is missing.
New apps fail to run on a PC with only an outdated runtime installed.
Check if the installed Visual C++ package is older than the app's required version.
If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.
New apps fail to run on a PC with only an outdated runtime installed.
Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes
Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.
An additional v14 runtime component required by the app is missing.
Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes
Check points: Check if the app runs without the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll message.
If you are experiencing “game crashing” symptoms, possible causes include game file or driver issues, overlays, or background app conflicts. Check error messages, game files, graphics drivers, overlays and hardware stability in that order.
If “computer slows down” repeatedly, it is better to narrow it down to excessive background processes and insufficient storage space rather than changing several settings at once. First look for CPU, memory, and disk bottlenecks in Task Manager and check startup programs, storage space, and temperature.
Content review date: 2026-10-07