Download the latest version of msvcp140.dll below to fix missing DLL and runtime errors on Windows systems. Multiple versions of the file are available, so selecting the newest release is usually the safest option for compatibility.
File Description:
msvcp140.dll — Microsoft C Runtime Library
Problems involving msvcp140.dll can occur for several reasons. The file may have been accidentally deleted, corrupted by malware, overwritten by another application, or affected by damaged Windows system files or registry entries.
Common error messages include:
- “The program can’t start because msvcp140.dll is missing from your computer.”
- “Error loading msvcp140.dll. The specified module could not be found.”
- “The code execution cannot proceed because msvcp140.dll was not found.”
- “msvcp140.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or contains an error.”
In most cases, reinstalling the correct version of msvcp140.dll or reinstalling the related application resolves the issue. Some games and older software may also require the DLL file to be placed directly inside the application or game installation folder rather than the Windows system directory.
msvcp140.dll is included with the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages and is required by many applications developed using Microsoft Visual Studio.
For compatibility:
- Use the 32-bit DLL with 32-bit software
- Use the 64-bit DLL with 64-bit software
- On 64-bit Windows systems, installing both x86 and x64 Visual C++ Redistributables is recommended
If manually replacing the DLL does not solve the problem, reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package often fixes missing runtime dependencies and restores proper application functionality.
