Many Windows programs use .DLL files to run background processes and maintain functionality. These DLLs power to a lot of grunt work for software. However, that also means when they fail or are missing, the program in question can’t run.

In this article, we’re looking at the VCRUNTIME140.DLL not found error, its causes and what you can do to fix the problem.

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What causes the issue?

The VCRUNTIME140 DLL was not found issue can be caused by several reasons, here are some of the most popular ones.

• The DLL file is missing or corrupt.
• Improper or corrupt Visual Studio 2015 installation.
• Malware infection.
• Corrupt or damaged system files.
• Outdated Windows version.

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How to fix the VCRUNTIME140 DLL error?

Try out these solutions to see if you can solve the VCRUNTIME140 DLL was not found error.

Update your PC 

The first thing you should do is to update your PC. Updating your PC will, in most cases, update your drivers, replace any corrupt DLLs and fix any issues in the process.

Check out this detailed guide to know how to update your PC here

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Reinstall the program

Another quick solution is to reinstall the program that was causing the issue. Most program installers also carry the required DLLs with them, meaning a reinstall will most likely replace the missing or corrupt DLL file in question. 

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Reregister VCRUNTIME140.DLL

Registering missing DLL files again can also help you get around the issue.

Step 1: Press Windows Key + X to open the quick access menu. Click Command Prompt (Admin).

Step 2: Type the following commands one at a time and hit enter after each command.

regsvr32 /u VNRUNTIME140.dll
regsvr32 VCRUNTIME140.dll

Now restart your PC and try again. 

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Run an SFC scan

Corrupt files are the number one reason your PC might behave 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. The DLL file should be in its place now, and the VCRUNTIME140 DLL was not found error should be resolved.

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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 VCRUNTIME140 DLL was not found error.

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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 Microsoft’s support to download the latest Visual C++ Runtimes and install them.

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