vcruntime140.dll missingHighvcruntime140.dll is missing
What this error means
This message means Windows cannot find vcruntime140.dll, a file that many apps need to start. It usually appears when you open a program, install software, or launch a game, and the app closes instead of opening.
In most cases, the file is not permanently lost. It is often fixed by repairing or reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime that provides it.
Common causes
- 1The Microsoft Visual C++ runtime is missing or damaged
- 2An app update or uninstall removed shared files
- 3Windows system files are corrupted
- 4Malware or a bad shutdown damaged the file
How to fix it
- Restart your computer and try opening the app again. A simple restart can restore a file that was temporarily unavailable.
- Install Windows updates. Some apps depend on updated system components, and missing runtime files are often repaired through normal Windows updates.
- Repair or reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package that the app uses. If you are unsure which one to choose, install the current supported Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Windows, then try the app again.
- Use the app’s own repair or reinstall option if it has one. Reinstalling the app can restore any program files that were removed or damaged during setup.
- Check Windows system files for corruption and let Windows repair any problems it finds. This is useful if the file went missing after a crash, forced shutdown, or disk problem.
- Run a malware scan if the file disappeared after strange pop-ups, unexpected slowdowns, or other unusual behavior. Only remove threats with trusted security software.
- If the message still appears, contact the app’s support team or Quickfix AI support with the exact app name and the full message. They can tell you whether the app needs a specific runtime version.
Recommended fixes
Restart your device
A restart clears temporary state that often causes transient errors.
- Save your work and close open apps.
- Restart the device from the power menu.
- Reproduce the issue to check whether it persists.
Install Windows updates
- Open Settings > Windows Update.
- Click Check for updates and install everything available.
- Restart if prompted.
Run System File Checker and DISM
- Open Command Prompt as administrator.
- Run
sfc /scannowand let it complete. - Then run
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. - Restart your PC.
Scan for malware (Windows)
- Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
- Run a Full scan.
- Quarantine or remove anything detected, then restart.
Contact Quickfix support
If the issue persists after trying these steps, reach out so we can help.
Visit the contact page and include your scan report code.
When to seek help
You should get help sooner if the error appears for many different apps, if Windows starts acting unstable, or if you also see other missing-file messages. That can point to a broader Windows or disk problem.
If you are not comfortable reinstalling software, checking system files, or working through update steps, ask a trusted technician or the app vendor for help.
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