DLL files are crucial elements of the Windows operating system that allow software to interact with more restricted Windows components. We would recommend avoiding sites like these, however. To access this, right-click the Start menu, then select the Settings option.

You can check for new system updates in the Settings menu. While this is unlikely to fix a broken installation, installing new updates could repair your installation automatically. If you’re having trouble with a “vcruntime140.dll is missing” error, it might be worth checking for any recent updates using the Windows Update service. The Microsoft Visual C++ runtime receives security updates through Windows Update, just like other major Windows services. This is common in larger software bundles, such as games, that require multiple runtime libraries to work correctly.īy reinstalling software that’s coupled with an older Visual C++ runtime installer, the specific version of that library required to run the software should automatically reinstall itself and resolve any lingering issues. You may also be able to fix the issue by removing and reinstalling software that has an older version of the Visual C++ runtime installer included.