What is DLL-FAULT-vcruntime140.dll?
Missing or corrupt library vcruntime140.dll ranks as a high-severity software runtime issue in our database. 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 unresponsiveness, or a stop-code screen appearing out of nowhere. It's most often caused by incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage. Use the steps below to track down and fix the cause.
Common Causes
- Deleted library file
- Incompatible version of Visual C++
- Malware Damage
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Reinstall the app
Most reports of DLL-FAULT-vcruntime140.dll clear up after Reinstall the app, so it's worth trying before anything more involved.
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Install the Visual C++ Redistributable package
Not every case resolves on the first try; the steps that follow cover rarer runtime instability situations.
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Run System File Checker
"Run System File Checker" targets deleted library file, one of the documented causes of DLL-FAULT-vcruntime140.dll.
Commands & Diagnostics
sfc /scannow
regsvr32 vcruntime140.dll
Frequently Asked Questions
DLL-FAULT-vcruntime140.dll is most often triggered by deleted library file. Other reports point to incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage as contributing factors.
Try "Reinstall the app" first — it resolves most DLL-FAULT-vcruntime140.dll cases on its own. Only work through the rest of the guide above if it comes back.
DLL-FAULT-vcruntime140.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-vcruntime140.dll is fixable with the steps above; a full Windows reinstall is rarely necessary unless everything else has failed.
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