ring the program unusable, and in some cases, preventing it from opening at all.
1. Download a New Copy of the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll
In this method, we will download a fresh copy of the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll from an official source and install it on the system. A new installation will either overwrite the corrupted file or create a new Windows Registry entry if it is missing.
2. Uninstall and Reinstall Essential VC Runtimes
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a collection of Dynamic Link Libraries (.dll files) that various programs require to run on the Windows operating system. Sometimes, VCRUNTIME140_1.dll can go missing from the Microsoft Visual C++ shared library or may be corrupted or damaged. The solution is to install the Microsoft Visual C++. Follow the steps below to download all essential VC Runtimes.
3. Re-install the affected program
If you are still facing this issue, it is likely that the application was not properly installed, or you may have downloaded it from an unauthorized source. This can result in the program being mistakenly flagged by your antivirus, causing further issues. It is highly recommended that you uninstall the program and reinstall it, which will replace the affected DLL files and fix any potential corruption.
4. Re-register the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll
You can try to re-register the DLL file that’s causing the issue. We have provided commands for you to re-register it properly. Follow these steps:
5. Use SFC and DISM Commands
If the problem persists even after reinstalling the program and all runtimes, it’s possible that there is some corruption with your Windows DLL files. You can try using the Windows repair commands such as SFC and DISM to repair the corruption. Follow these steps:
6. Perform a System Restore
System Restore is a useful feature that allows you to revert your computer to a previous state where the “VCRUNTIME140_1.dll was not found” error did not exist. You can perform a System Restore using command-line instructions in Windows 11 as follows:
7. Update Windows to the Latest Version
Updating Windows can help fix bugs and compatibility issues that could be causing the DLL error. You can check for and install Windows updates using command-line instructions in Windows 11:
