The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer
TL;DRThis error means a required support file for running certain programs is absent, usually because a Microsoft package that provides it was never installed or got removed.
Likely causes
- The Visual C++ Redistributable package that supplies this file is not installed or is damaged.most likely
- The program expects a 32-bit version of the file but only the 64-bit version is present (or the reverse).possible
- Another program or cleanup tool accidentally deleted the file.less likely
How to fix it
Safest first: SafeChanges settingsDangerous
Restart the computer after installationSafe
Reboot so the system registers the new file, then try starting the program again.
Install the required Microsoft packageChanges settings
Download the Visual C++ Redistributable installer that matches the program (32-bit or 64-bit) from the official Microsoft site and run it.
Reinstall the affected programChanges settings
If the error continues, uninstall and reinstall the program that fails to start.
⚠ Back up any personal data first.
If that didn't fix it
Try running a system file checker scan from an administrator command prompt, then reinstall both the redistributable and the program.
When to see a technician
If the error remains after installing the redistributable and reinstalling the program, have a technician examine the Windows installation for deeper corruption.