Failed to load the native TensorFlow runtime - how to fix the problem

The Failed to load the native TensorFlow runtime error occurs on some installations under Windows. Find out how to fix this problem here.

Failed to load the native TensorFlow runtime due to missing library

The Failed to load the native TensorFlow runtime error can have various causes. It is difficult to find a clear solution based solely on the message.

• A possible problem is the lack of the MSVCP140.dll library
• You can add the library to your system by downloading the file MSVCP140.dll and saving it in the directory C: \ Windows \ System32 .

Fix Failed to load the native TensorFlow runtime with VC Redistributable

The error can also arise from a missing Visual C ++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 installation.

• Download Visual C ++ Redistributable from the Microsoft website.
• Install vc_redist.x64.exe.
• Now the error should no longer appear.

Fix TensorFlow errors with version downgrades

A third way to fix the bug is to downgrade the tensorflow version.

• To do this, enter the following command into your console: pip3 install --upgrade tensorflow == 1.5.0
• This forces the current TensorFlow version to be replaced by version 1.5.0.

Task host window at shutdown: Here is the solution

A beginner's guide for Python can be found as another practical tip.