Apps & runtime errors
31 errors. Choose the message that matches your computer.
VCRUNTIME-MISSING
The application requires the Visual C++ Redistributable, which is missing. It's also often linked to corrupt runtime files.
Apps & runtimeNET-FRAMEWORK-ERROR
The application requires the .NET Framework, which is missing or corrupted. This can also stem from version conflict.
Apps & runtimeDLL-NOT-FOUND
The application cannot find the required DLL and will not start. It's most often caused by missing redistributable packages, deleted DLL and malware.
Apps & runtimeINSTALLER-ERROR-1603
Fatal error installing MSI package. Installation failed.
Apps & runtimePYTHON-DLL-LOAD
Python cannot load the required DLL (python3xx.dll). The application or script does not start.
Apps & runtimeMSVCR140-MISSING
The application requires MSVCR140.dll from the Visual C++ 2015-2022 Runtime, which is not installed. It's most often caused by corrupt VC++ installation and deleted DLL.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-ntdll.dll
The application could not be started because the ntdll.dll module threw an exception or was not found. It's most often caused by deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-kernel32.dll
The application could not be started because the kernel32.dll module threw an exception or was not found. Common triggers are deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-user32.dll
The application could not be started because the user32.dll module threw an exception or was not found. It's most often caused by deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-hal.dll
The application could not be started because the hal.dll module threw an exception or was not found. It's most often caused by deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-dxgi.dll
The application could not be started because the dxgi.dll module threw an exception or was not found. Typical causes include deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-d3d11.dll
The application could not be started because the d3d11.dll module threw an exception or was not found. It's most often caused by deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-xinput1_3.dll
The application could not be started because the xinput1_3.dll module threw an exception or was not found. Common triggers are deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll
The application could not be started because the msvcp140.dll module threw an exception or was not found. Common triggers are deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-vcruntime140.dll
The application could not be started because the vcruntime140.dll module threw an exception or was not found. Reports of Missing or corrupt library vcruntime140.dll usually describe a sudden crash, brief…
Apps & runtimeDLL-FAULT-ucrtbase.dll
The application could not be started because the ucrtbase.dll module threw an exception or was not found. Common triggers are deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage.
Apps & runtime0xc0000142
The application failed to start properly (0xc0000142) and will be terminated. Typical causes include missing old .NET Frameworks, the antivirus blocked the loading of some DLLs and error in program registers.
Apps & runtime0xc000007b
An application built for a 64-bit architecture tries to load a 32-bit library (or vice versa). It's most often caused by confusion in System32 and SysWOW64 folders (mixed DLLs) and corrupt DirectX/VC++ installation.
Apps & runtimeVCRUNTIME140-DLL-MISSING
The application cannot start because the file VCRUNTIME140.dll or MSVCP140.dll is missing. Common triggers are uninstalled Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable and deleting DLL files by user or antivirus.
Apps & runtimeSTEAM-DISK-WRITE-ERR
Steam will abort installing or updating a game with a disk write error. Common triggers are insufficient permissions for Steam/steamapps folder and the antivirus program blocks the writing of files.
Apps & runtimeGAME-EAC-VIOLATION
The game will kick you out with an EasyAntiCheat violation even though you're not cheating. Common triggers are overlays (Discord Overlay, MSI Afterburner) conflict with EAC and corrupt EAC installation.
Apps & runtimeBATTLEYE-KICK
BattlEye anti-cheat blocks game launch or kicks from server with 'Blocked loading of file' or 'Corrupted data'. This can also stem from conflicting kernel-level software (VPN drivers, RGB software).
Apps & runtimeEPIC-GAMES-0004
Epic Games Launcher fails to install or update with error code 0004 or IS-DS01. It's most often caused by insufficient disk space on system drive, windows Installer service malfunction and corrupted EGL prerequisites…
Apps & runtimeSTATUS-ACCESS-VIOLATION
A process attempted to read or write to a memory address to which it does not have appropriate access permissions. Extremely common in web browsers (Chrome, Edge) and gaming applications.
Apps & runtimeSTEAM-CONTENT-FILE-LOCKED
Steam cannot update a game and reports 'An error occurred while updating [Game] (content file locked)'. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.
Apps & runtimeSTEAM_DISK_WRITE_ERROR
Steam download or update is interrupted because Steam cannot write game files to your storage drive. Typically caused by folder permission conflicts, corrupted drive sectors, or active antivirus lockups.
Apps & runtimeDLL_MISSING_MSVCP140
An application error dialog stating that the program cannot start because MSVCP140.dll or VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found on your system. This DLL is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable framework.
Apps & runtimeVCRUNTIME140-DLL-MISSING
The error 'VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found' indicates the Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable runtime library is missing or corrupted. VCRUNTIME140.dll is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package and…
Apps & runtimeDOTNET-FRAMEWORK-INSTALL-FAIL
The .NET Framework installation or update fails with errors such as 0x80070002, 0x800F081F, or 'HRESULT 0x800f0906'. Many Windows applications and system tools depend on specific .NET Framework versions (2.0, 3.5, 4.8).
Apps & runtimeMSVCP140-DLL-MISSING
MSVCP140.dll is the C++ Standard Library implementation distributed as part of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable. Applications compiled with MSVC need this DLL for STL containers, algorithms,…
Apps & runtime0xC000012F
A Bad Image error indicates that a dynamic-link library (DLL) file required by a program is either corrupted, unreadable, or compiled for a different processor architecture (e.g., 32-bit vs 64-bit). Commonly occurs…