Most runtime library changes require a system reboot to take effect.
Download the files from the Official Microsoft Downloads page and follow the prompts to install or Repair .
If the file exists but isn't being recognized, you can manually register it by running regsvr32 vcruntime140.dll in an administrator Command Prompt. Where These Files Live
If you are seeing an error that these files are missing, follow these steps:
Once installed correctly, the files are typically located in the following system directories: How To Fix Missing MSVCP140.dll File (Windows 10/11)
If the error persists, use the Windows System File Checker . Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type: sfc /scannow .
The safest way to acquire and msvcp140.dll for both x64 and x86 architectures is to download the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package directly from Microsoft . These files are components of the Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable , which provides the runtime libraries required by many modern Windows applications. Recommended Download: Microsoft Official Source