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VCRUNTIME140.dll Visual C++ runtime file missing

error meaning

A Visual C++ runtime component required by your app was not found.

Frequently Occurring Situations

Appears when you run it for the first time after installing an app or game written in C++.

First thing to check

Check the runtime and x86·x64 architecture required by your app.

main causes

  • v14 runtime not installed
  • installation damage
  • bad architecture

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

Appears when you run it for the first time after installing an app or game written in C++.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Check the runtime and x86·x64 architecture required by your app.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Procedure to resolve missing Visual C++ runtime files

A Visual C++ runtime component required by your app was not found.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Install or repair Microsoft's official Visual C++ v14 redistributable package for your app.
  2. Re-run the app's official installer to restore any accompanying dependencies.

Check points: When you rerun the app, check whether the missing VCRUNTIME140.dll message disappears.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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