The program can t start because VCRUNTIME140 DLL is missing from your computer try reinstalling
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This tutorial contains instructions to fix the following error in Windows 10 startup or when you try to run or install a program: “The program can’t start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem”. The "VCRUNTIME140.dll" file is a part of Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 and is required by applications that are developed using Visual Studio 2015. If the "VCRUNTIME140.dll" file is missing or corrupted, then the system displays the "VCRUNTIME140.DLL is missing" error whenever the file "VCRUNTIME140.DLL" is required to run an application. How to FIX: VCRUNTIME140.DLL is Missing.1. Download the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable package. 2. At the next screen, select according your Windows architecture (32 or 64-bit), the corresponding "vc_redist.exe" file to download (or download both files if you unsure). 3. When the download is completed, double click at "vc_redist.exe" you downloaded. That's all folks! Did it work for you? If this article was useful for you, please consider supporting us by making a donation. Even $1 can a make a huge difference for us. How to Fix "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" Error on Windows 10"The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error message usually occurs when trying to run a program that requires Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015, but it's not installed. There are other reasons this error may occur, and this article will help you fix it. This error message usually appears after updating Windows, unsuccessfully installing a specific program, and if Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 is not installed. VCRUNTIME140.dll file is used by Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. Visual C++ is a part of the general "C suite" of programming languages often used for many different types of development projects. If any of the C++ package components are removed accidentally, corrupted, or fail to function, the programs that require C++ may not respond and fail, triggering "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error. The good news is that you can fix "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error. In this guide, we will show you several solutions to this problem. Note: Download the .dll file (usually a whole package of files) ONLY from the official website to avoid potential risks. We do not recommend you download the file from an unofficial web page.  Text presented within:
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Check Your Recycle BinMaybe the VCRUNTIME140.dll file is missing because it was accidentally (or not) deleted, and not it lies in your Recycle Bin. Open your Recycle Bin and find the "VCRUNTIME140.dll" file. If there are many files in your Recycle Bin, then type the file name (VCRUNTIME140.dll) in the Recycle Bin's search box, and it will find the file for you. Right-click on the file and select "Restore" from the context menu. [Back to Table of Contents] Install Or Reinstall The Microsoft Visual C ++ Redistributable PackageAs you already know, the "VCRUNTIME140.dll" file belongs to the Visual C ++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. You can download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 from the Microsoft web page here. You will need to choose the download you want, the "vc_redist.x64.exe" or "vc_redist.x84.exe". Close all your open applications before the install. Make sure that you download the correct version of the Visual C++ Redistributable file. If you are unsure which one to download and install, find out whether you are using 32-bit or 64-bit system type by reading this article. Check if the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error still persists while trying to open a particular program or application. [Back to Table of Contents] Repair Installed Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable PackageThere could be many Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables installed on your computer, and in your case, you will need to look for the "Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable" package and repair it. To repair it, go to Control Panel (type "control panel" in Search and click on the "Control Panel" result) and click on "Programs and Features". Locate "Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable" and right-click on it, select "Change" from the dropdown menu. When a Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Modify Setup window pops up, click on "Repair" to repair it. Check if you are still getting the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error while trying to open a certain application. [Back to Table of Contents] Run SFC ScanSystem File Checker (SFC) is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. This guide describes how to run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to scan your system files and repair missing or corrupted system files (including .DLL files). The "sfc scannow" option is one of the several specific switches available in the SFC command, the Command Prompt command used to run System File Checker. To run it you need to open Command Prompt first. To open it type "command prompt" in Search and then right-click on the "Command Prompt", select "Run as administrator" from the dropdown menu to run Command Prompt with administrator privileges. You must run an elevated Command Prompt to be able to perform an SFC scan. In opened Command Prompt window type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter on your keyboard to execute this command. System File Checker will start, and it should take some time to complete the scan. It should take about 15 minutes. Wait for the scanning process to complete and restart your computer to see if you still get the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error while trying to open a particular application. If the SFC scan couldn't fix "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" or for some reason you couldn't run the SFC scan, then try to run the DISM scan and then try to run the SFC scan again. DISM stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management, and it can be used to repair and prepare Windows images, including the Windows Recovery Environment, Windows Setup, and Windows PE. To run DISM scan, you need to open Command Prompt as administrator again and type in this command: "DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth". Press Enter on your keyboard to execute it. [Back to Table of Contents] Check For Windows UpdatesAnother thing you might want to try is to update your current version of Windows. Checking for updates for the whole Windows operating system might help. To check for Windows Updates, go to Settings and select "Update & Security". You should be automatically directed to the Windows Update section. Click "Check for updates" and Windows will start checking for updates. If there are updates available, then install them and try checking for updates again to ensure that you have the latest updates on your operating system. After the updates are installed (if there were any to install), see if you are still getting the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error while trying to open a particular application. [Back to Table of Contents] Perform A Full System ScanMalware may cause various issues on your computer, including the Microsoft Visual C ++ Redistributable package. Perform a full system scan and see if it detects any malware on your computer. You can use Windows Defender or any other third-party antivirus. To run a full system scan using Windows Defender, type "defender" in Search and click on the "Windows Defender settings" result. Click "Open Windows Defender Security Center" on the right pane. In the Virus & threat protection window, click "Advanced scan". Select "Full scan" and click "Scan now". This will start scanning your system for malware. When the scan is finished, try to launch the program again and see if you are still getting the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error. [Back to Table of Contents] Reinstall The ProgramYou can fix the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error by reinstalling the program you are trying to launch and getting this error message as a result. To uninstall the problematic program from your computer, type "run" in Search and click on the "Run" result and it will open the Run dialog box for you. Type "appwiz.cpl", and press Enter on your keyboard. This will launch the "Programs and Features" window for you. In opened Programs and Features window, locate the program and uninstall it by right-clicking on it and choosing "Uninstall" from the dropdown menu. Download and install the program again and see if you are getting the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error while trying to launch it. We hope that at least one of the solutions provided in the guide above helped you fix the "The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer" error, and you are now able to run your program (or programs) without any problems. [Back to Top] How do I reinstall VCRUNTIME140 dll in Windows 10?#1) Run System File Checker (SFC) Scan.. #2) Re-Register VCRUNTIME140.dll File.. #3) Download And Replace File Manually.. #4) Install Visual C++ Redistributable For Visual Studio 2015.. #5) Update Windows.. #6) Reinstall App With Error.. #7) Update Drivers.. #8) System Restore.. Where is the VCRUNTIME140 dll located?VCRUNTIME140. DLL is a Microsoft C Runtime Library application extension of os size around 86 KB, located in the System32 folder, and is installed by Microsoft Visual Studio. If any DLL file goes missing or gets corrupted, you can see such error messages on your screen.
How do I uninstall and reinstall VCRUNTIME140 dll?Allow the process to complete, then restart your PC. If you still see a “vcruntime140. dll is missing” error, you'll need to remove the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime entirely and reinstall it. To do this, select Uninstall > Uninstall in the Settings > Apps > Apps & features menu.
How do I download and install VCRUNTIME140 dll?To install the VCRUNTIME140.dll to default windows folder using the DLL-Files.com CLIENT, begin by starting the CLIENT. Type "VCRUNTIME140.dll" in the search input and click "Search for DLL file". Select VCRUNTIME140.dll in the search results. Click "Install".
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