While Windows is a pretty all-around operating system in itself, it relies on many dependencies here and there to run different programs. One such dependency is the Visual C++ Redistributable package and the DLL files that it comes with.
In this article, we’re looking at MSVCP140.dll and the issues this file can cause if it goes missing?
What causes the MSVCP140.dll missing error?
The most probable cause here is that the file is either corrupted or doesn’t exist yet on your computer. If you’re running a brand new installation of Windows, chances are you might not have installed Visual C++ yet and hence the missing file.
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How to fix the MSVCP140.dll missing error?
Here are a few simple solutions to fix the MSVCP140.dll missing problem.
Re-install the problematic package
Most software installers come with all the dependencies they need to run on Windows, including DirectX or Visual C++ redistributables. There’s a chance that you’re seeing this error because the installer didn’t install the prerequisites while running initially, and reinstalling can fix this issue in a jiffy.
Update the OS
Another thing you can do is to make sure your OS is up to date. Developers usually diagnose these issues based on insider reports or feedback from customers and issue fixes or patches in the form of updates. Check to ensure you’ve got the latest update installed on your system.
You can check out our detailed guide on how to update Windows here
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Run an SFC scan
Corrupt files are the primary reason why your PC might be behaving weirdly. Here’s how you can get rid of them and potentially resolve your issue.
Step 1: Press Windows Key + S to bring up the Cortana/Search box and search for Powershell. Open Windows Powershell from the search results.
Step 2: Type sfc /scannow to scan your system for issues.
Step 3: If the SFC scan finds any problem, use the following command to resolve them.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Restart your PC, and the “driver verifier detected violation” error should’ve been resolved. If that doesn’t help, you can also run a DISM scan to fix any other errors by using this guide.
Repair Visual C++ Runtime
Repairing the Visual C++ Runtime library can fix any corrupt or damaged files triggering the error.
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run prompt. Type appwiz.cpl and hit enter.
Step 2: Find the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime (2012 and onwards), select them and click the Change button. Follow along with the instructions to repair the library.
Once your computer restarts, try rerunning the program. This should fix the missing DLL error.
Reinstall Visual C++ Runtime
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run prompt. Type appwiz.cpl and hit enter.
Step 2: Find the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime (2012 and onwards), select them and click the Uninstall button.
Head over to this website to download the latest Visual C++ Runtimes and install them.
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