: You may have accidentally deleted the file.

What is vcruntime140.dll and How to Fix It? The file is a critical component of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio . This "Dynamic Link Library" (DLL) file contains a set of instructions that other programs—like games, design software, and web browsers—need to run correctly on Windows.

Often, if one file is missing, the entire library is broken. Replacing just one file won't fix the underlying issue. The Correct Way to Fix the Error

Note: Some 64-bit applications still require the 32-bit (X86) version to function, so installing both is often a good idea.