VCRUNTIME140.DLL Error

If you encounter an error related to VCRUNTIME140.DLL, you can try the following. (We recommend trying "Method 3" first.)

"Vcruntime140.dll is missing" is a common error in Windows 10 due to the incompatibility of some software with the new Microsoft Windows update. Learn how to fix it here.

Sometimes when trying to launch an application, you may be getting the error message " The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer." This can show up in multiple apps, starting from Skype to HP 3D DriveGuard (accelerometerst.exe). Example of "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer.

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"Vcruntime140.dll is missing" is a common error in Windows 10 due to the incompatibility of some software with the new Microsoft Windows update. Learn how to fix it here.

If your error specifies VCRUNTIME140_1.DLL (notice the _1), please try this:

Go to: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

Scroll to the bottom to "Other Downloads" and install the VS 2019 Redistributable.