4 Ways to Fix VCRUNTIME140_1.dll Missing or Not Found in Windows 11/10

VCRUNTIME140_1.dll is a typical error that many Windows 11 and Windows 10 users encounter when using programs and software. It becomes more troubling when it prevents users from accessing a specific program or software. Most people are unaware of the fix and wind up using alternate software to make it work, which is not the best solution. In this post, we will discuss how to fix the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll Missing or Not Found Error in Windows 11/10 operating system.

What is VCRUNTIME140_1.dll?

Many users believe that VCRUNTIME140_1.dll is malicious software that prevents them from accessing the specific program. But this is not the case; VCRUNTIME140_1.dll is a Microsoft runtime library that aids in the execution of programs and software created with Microsoft Visual Studio. As a result, it’s essential if you want to launch an application created with Microsoft Visual Studio. It also makes the application run more smoothly and prevents it from falling. The file is not part of the Windows operating system, but it is commonly needed for third-party apps to function properly.

 

How to Fix VCRUNTIME140_1.dll Not Found Error in Windows 11/10

Well, just like others, there are multiple methods using which you can try to fix the issue. However, none of the methods guarantees a 100% fix but it may solve issues faced by 90% of the users.

1. Fix VCRUNTIME140_1.dll error by updating Windows

Many new version of Windows brings the latest version of VCRUNTIME140_1.dll. You may be getting the issue as you were using an old or outdated version of the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll while the application or program running requires the latest version. So in this case, you can check for the update and update it as soon as possible. To check for updates in Windows 11/10, go to Settings then navigate to Windows update then click on “Check for update” and update if you find any new version or cumulative update of Windows. If you have updated to the latest version and still facing the issue, try the second method mentioned below.

2. Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package

Sometimes, some files or components of the Visual C++ library get corrupted or deleted for some reason, which results into stop the application from being accessing the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll. The application is probably served by half baked file instead of a full and that’s why the application marks it as missing or not found! To fix the issue, follow the methods, mentioned below-

To begin, head over to Microsoft’s official website. Now, Download and install both vc_redist.x86.exe (32-bit) and vc_redist.x64.exe (64-bit) versions. As soon as you finish installing the files, reboot your Windows and check whether the application of the program is working fine or not. If yes, then you can go ahead. If not, then follow the third mentioned step.

3. Re-register the missing file

If you have followed the above-mentioned steps and still the issue is not fixed for you, then try to manually re-register VCRUNTIME140_1.dll using the command prompt in Windows. To begin, open the command prompt by searching cmd in the start menu and run it as administrator. Now copy-paste the following command in the command prompt and hit enter.

regsvr32 /u VCRUNTIME140_1.dll
regsvr32 VCRUNTIME140_1.dll

Now reboot your Windows PC and check whether the problem is fixed for you or not.

4. Get the missing file from another PC

In this solution, you will have to copy the missing file. It’s the last possible solution for the following issue.

• First of all, open File manager either by searching from the Start menu or by pressing the Win+E shortcut on the keyboard. Now make sure that show hidden files in enable.
• Navigate to the location- C:\\Program Files\\WindowsApps,
• Find for folder- Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.29231.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.
• Click on it and look for VCRUNTIME140_1.dll and copy it.
• Now paste it on the folder of the particular program or application where you were facing the issue.

So that was it for the post. We sincerely hope that your issue of the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll missing or not found error has been solved now. If you are still facing the issue, even after following all the methods properly, do let us know.

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