What is DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll?
DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll shows up as a high-severity software runtime fault. 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. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.
Common Causes
- Deleted library file
- Incompatible version of Visual C++
- Malware Damage
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Reinstall the app
As a first move, Reinstall the app handles the most common scenario behind DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll.
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Install the Visual C++ Redistributable package
A recurrence usually points to a rarer runtime instability cause, which is what the following steps are meant to catch.
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Run System File Checker
"Run System File Checker" targets deleted library file, one of the documented causes of DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll.
Commands & Diagnostics
sfc /scannow
regsvr32 msvcp140.dll
Frequently Asked Questions
DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll is most often triggered by deleted library file. Other reports point to incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage as contributing factors.
The fastest fix is "Reinstall the app". Only move on to the later steps if DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll keeps coming back.
DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll is a high-severity error. It won't damage your PC instantly, but repeated occurrences usually point to a deeper problem worth addressing soon.
Usually. DLL-FAULT-msvcp140.dll is fixable with the steps above; a full Windows reinstall is rarely necessary unless everything else has failed.
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