Fix Vcruntime140.dll Is Missing Error - Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]

How to fix Vcruntime140.dll is missing error on Windows.
“VCRUNTIME140.dll is Missing” is an error that can occur on Microsoft Windows computers. Typically, the issue arises after installing a Windows update or after an unsuccessful installation of a specific program.
The pop-up informing about the missing file usually prompts the users to start looking for VCRUNTIME140.dll download link online, however, you should not download this file from shady websites, and you also must know which version is suitable for your operating system.
In this tutorial, we are going to provide a “VCRUNTIME140.dll is Missing” error solutions so that you could solve the issue without a computer technician's help. Keep in mind that it is important to read the instructions and follow the given steps carefully to add the right version of the .dll file to your Windows operating system in order to fix the issue.
Speaking about the origins of the missing file, we must say that the VCRUNTIME140.dll is a file used by Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. C++ package of files is installed by the software that requires it, and the separate C ++ files are further responsible for the execution of software run-time components.
Therefore, if any of the C ++ package constituents are removed accidentally, corrupted or fails to function, the programs that require C++ may not respond and fail with the following error:
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

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Should I uninstall any previous versions of this? I've tried all the steps but I get the same error. Ugh.

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I followed the instructions as directed and I was able to successfully download origin! Thank you so much! Now I can play my sims game!

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I’m trying to download origin too and it didn’t work for some reason. I accidentally put it in the log files folder inside the system 32 file, so I put it in system 32 and it still didn’t work

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im having the same problem while trying to run origin . hopefully this works

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Omg that is literally all im trying to do is download origin and play the sims 3!!!! These videos we're great but unfortunately did not fix my issue and is still saying the file is missing

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Thank you so much for this! It did work perfectly for me (NOTE: in the video (64-bit), he pasted the file into another folder INSIDE system32. Paste it in system32, not in a folder inside of it)

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Another 3 mins of restarting my comp then

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Wait so put the file in by it self not replace

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[@corinnameier5141]

I followed step by step and did exactly as you said and still comes up as an error when trying to download origin. I even have two copies of the 64 in the system 32 and it is not working, I'm sure that my computer needs 64 as well as I have double checked. Please reply I have been trying for ages and can't seem to get this sorted. Thank you!

[@lucyboreham269]

Corinna Meier this is exactly my problem! Can anyone help

[@corinnameier5141]

@@lucyboreham269 The other day I got it sorted! You can go onto origins website and ask for help there, I chatted to a worker on an online chat and he sent me two things off the windows website that I had to download in my files and it literally took 2 seconds and was way easier than these tutorials. It fixed the problem so try contacting a worker! :)

[@pinkirei3883]

I still have Vcruntime140.dll but its still says vcruntime140.dll was not found

[@mr.commenter4794]

I did exactly what you did for the 64 bit one and the message still pops up

[@trajkovski.s9843]

Look closely, I think you may have vcruntime140_1.dll problem. They are similar...

[@mohammadaasif1493]

Same problem

[@e_tagee1310]

@@trajkovski.s9843 dude holy thanks so much, I’ve been trying for a whole week to download and paste it into system 32. But I’ve been downloading VCRUNTIME_DLL and not VCRUNTIME_1DLL. And it work for my program I needed. Dude thanks so much you’ve made my whole day.

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The problem was that in the video he accidentally copied the file into a folder within system32, but what you really wanna do is copy the file into system32 itself, not a folder within it. Hope this helped

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so i did everything and i went to run dolphin and it still said the same thing then i installed it again and its not there plz help

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Same

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Me to

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Same

[@171terrie]

the issue is that, i already have the dll but when i open a app that requires a dll it says its missing...

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i have the same problem did u find a fix?

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@@zephyboy9227 no sadly, but your like the only person that said that i have the same issue. i thought i was the only one with the issue and there was no fix.

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@@171terrie same i already downloaded it but its still the same

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@@171terrie i know it’s been a year but did you find a fix? i’ve tried this multiple times and it’s not working

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Me

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I'm so stressed out, I downloaded it for the 5th time today

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is it working?

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I used this to download origin and it continued 2 errors afterwards, what should I do I did exactly what u said xx

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Chloe Rose download virtual c+++ from Microsoft both 64 and 86, and look at his MSVCP140.dll video too! It works!!!!

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Was able to get origin now

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I’ve followed this step by step and it still says the same error, can you help me ?

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did you end up fixing it?

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Same did you manage to fix it ?

[@janicagrace4966]

reinstall the app

[@roejogan1375]

If you havent found it out yet just paste it into the system32 folder and not the last one, it worked for me

[@kamaraosmansalieu5620]

Thank you for the tutorial, but when I tried to cut and Past I get this error (You Need Permission to Perform this action, Try Again or Cancel! if I copy and Past, I get this error the action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program! Any more help, please.....

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So I watched this video so I can fix my computer so I can run the escapists, does this actually work? (Not tryna get a virus on my computer.)

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Probably not

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A virus

[@franki3v]

Thank you! I was using dolphin emulator and it showed me that i was missing the dll file. But the only difference was that the file was VCRUNTIME_1.dll. But it still worked. Thank you for the tutorial!!

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Lmfao that’s why I needed it, I had an old version but when I wanted to update it it wouldn’t work

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You saved me Iv tried everything ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I can finally play sims 😭

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[@Bytenmx]

I did the same steps as yours on a 64bit laptop but it dont work on bongo cat sfml :(

[@bellahrebluk5657]

I did this because my origin wont download, it still says "The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem." Anyone know what to do?

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I had the same problem u may want to install the Microsoft visual c ++ 2015 redistributable update 3 (that's how it's titled) u can download it from Microsoft.com

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so much detailed and long video.. and you missed the most important point of is it necessary to drop the Dll file into log files folder like you did or not! the whole thing is only 2 steps that took 7 min and still you did not clarify that second step.

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A vast majority don't seem to have a problem with the exact same tutorial you watched. That would suggest you maybe did not follow all the directions properly.

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Thank you! I did not know you have to install both 86 and 64 on a 64bit system, arg.

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this helped! my computer just randomly one day decided that the this file wasn't important anymore and while earlier in trying to fix it I did do all of this...I unzipped the folder and then dragged it into system32. Apparently that somehow duplicated the dll file and named it something slightly different/messed it up. Finally fixed thank god :')

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It still says that it is missing for me. I did it correctly.

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Calvin did u restart

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all i want to do is play the sims however i cant ay without origin and when i try open it says im missing this file and some mscp140.dll file. ive done what the tutorial says and it still says im miss both files... someone help me please!!!

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Hello MDTechVideos where can I put the vcruntime140 if I don't have a log file in my system 32? Thank you

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I've followed your instructions but it says the files are already in this folder and even if i replace the files, i still come across the same problem. If i put the dll files in the games local files then it gives me an error saying the application cannot open correctly. Please help

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When I try to put the dll file into System32, it says destination file access denied, can't get passed it. HELP!

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So before I got on this video I accidentally put the dll in the 64 folder and when I try to get rid of it, it says I need permission to perform this action what should I do?

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tried following that...lost me about 4 minutes in because whatever operating system you are using it's not 7 like I'm using so you lost me.

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I dragged the file into system 32 but it says there is a file with the same name in it, I still cant download origin

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my rig says that vcruntime is being used by another program and cant be replaced. whats causing this and how do i fix it?

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I thought you were gonna trick us into deleting system32, but it works thank you so much!

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It still says file missing VCRUNTIME140.dll just in capital letters where as the file I already downloaded is in small letters. I did restart my computer but it still says file missing, please help!

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you should not copy the file inside the LOGFILES; he needs to be alone after system 32

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So I put it in system 32 it did not work but when I put it in the syswow64 folder I got a different answer but now origin saying "The application was unable to start correctly"

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TEACHING ME WHAT TO DO... And ive kinda learned some stuff. Like to check if you're 64 or 32 Just type SYSTEM in start or find it in the CONTROL PANEL and it says SYSTEM TYPE.. And just download all the files the application is missing and just keep dragging it in system 32 or the other one like he was doing.. THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN!!

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[@madcaptain5525]

My download (same website you use)gave me a win rar file, if you find the same, just right click, extract to/vcruntime140 and open the New vc runtime140 folder, then put in the vc runtime140.dll into system32/sysWOW64, btw thanks for the tutorial. (I guess some of you alredy know how to use win rar)

[@halodirienzo4593]

Which folder do I put it in, because in the updated version there is alot of different vcruns, which one? and what folder?

[@sangmusang5131]

Please I need help, why when I move the VCRUNTIME to system 32 , it is always asked to remove the original first, but it it always said "the program is used" ??? WHY? Can anyone help me!!

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after finish copying the file, should i setting my file explorer option go back to default ? or just leave it like that?

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That site is broken for me it shows the text on the right side and the info for that very text bottom left.

[@1ceblock]

still does not work on dolphin emulator. i keep getting the same message

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i keep getting the same error after downloading and copying the vcruntime140.dll file.PLEASE HELP

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ok one problem done, but now i have the second error saying that vcruntime140_1.dll is missing

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my thing said “Failed - Blocked” when I tried downloading something 💔

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i putted it in system64wow and it wont work i also put it in system32 and my TeamSpeak does not work.. help

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ive put it in, but i still have the problem. did i do something wrong?

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Even a newborn can easily learn from your videos

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it shows that the file was already in the folder but I still get the system error pop ups can. someone help?

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ive followed your steps but its still not working

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What do you do when it says your file is not supported

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thank you had to do this twice and it is only your vid that works

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I did all the steps but it still says that error message, what do I do? I am trying to launch dolphin but it gives me that error message still after I did your steps. I have both vcruntime140_1.dll and vcruntime140.dll and still got the error. I need help!

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will it work for steamvr? help i cant play steam vr it keeps on say error runtime140.dll is missing reinstall

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OMG it works!! Thank you so much!!! I thought I'll never be able to play skyrim again :(((

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Glad it helped

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what if we already have it but still openes same error

[@ashishparmar5682]

I did the same as you say but when i try to start that game it still shows "The code execution cannot proceed because vcruntime140.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem." Please help me.

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Try restarting pc

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so the read me txt is the thing that you need to put in log files?

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Wait so I wasn't supposed to put it in logfiles?

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Yes i had this problem with GTA 5 !!! your video helped me a lot now its working thx man !

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Same! Gta 5 epic games?

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Same!! It also said msvcp140 is missing to me.

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My 7 is a 64 bit but syswow64 still shows up. Do I still do this?

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What happens if it still says the error? I’m trying to install the right ones but I still get the same message

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Thx first u helped my paladins for some DLL and again for DLL thx!!

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after you move it into the system 32 folder is it all done ?

[@hannahrotness9389]

I did this and downloaded the microsoft C++ 2015 redistributable and nothings worked. someone help im gonna lose my mind

[@haetoka3710]

I did everything the video said any reason why it might not be working?

[@thekingyt9581]

I did everything for msvcp and vcruntime why does it show me failure 0x000007b can someone help please