Error: vcruntime140.dll missing - you can do that
If you receive the error message "vcruntime140.dll missing", this indicates a program error. In this practical tip, we will show you what you can do about it.
Fix "vcruntime140.dll missing" - so it'll work
- Download the free Visual C ++ version from our download portal.
- Wait for the download to finish successfully and double-click the file.
- Follow the instructions of the installer to install the tool on your PC.
- After successful installation you should restart your PC and try again. The bug should now be fixed.
- Alternatively, you can download the missing file here.
- Copy the file into the respective program directory or into the "System32" folder under "Windows".
In our next practical tip, we will tell you what exactly a DLL file actually is.