VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing or MSVCP140.dll not found . Truth: This means the application is looking for the DLLs but cannot find them, even after installation. Fixes:
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads microsoft visual c 2019 redistributable package %28x64%29
Despite newer versions like Visual C++ 2022 being available, the is not obsolete. Each major version is binary-incompatible with previous ones. An application compiled with Visual Studio 2019 expects the 2019 runtime exactly. It will not work with 2015, 2017, or 2022 versions unless Microsoft maintains backward compatibility (which they do for 2015-2017-2019 as a shared set, but not for 2022). Thus, the 2019 x64 package remains essential for games and software released between 2019 and 2021. VCRUNTIME140
: The package registers with Windows Installer, allowing repair via msiexec /f or uninstall from Programs and Features. Each major version is binary-incompatible with previous ones