Are you getting a “The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140_1.dll was not found” error?
Followed by, “Reinstalling the program may fix this problem”.
The error message usually happens after you’ve updated a game or software.
It’s usually caused by missing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable files or corrupted system files.
Outdated drivers or missing DirectX software can also cause errors.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found” error on Windows.
- Why can’t the code execution proceed?
- How to Fix “The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found”
Why can’t the code execution proceed?
The code execution cannot proceed because the VCRUNTIME140.dll file is missing or corrupted.
The VCRUNTIME140_1.dll error is a common issue when launching a game or software on Windows 10 or 11.
It indicates that the computer is missing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable files that the game or software requires to run.
It can also be caused by corrupted system files, outdated drivers, or a missing installation of the Visual C++ Redistributable files.
Without these files, the game or software will fail to launch and you’ll see an error message showing the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll file name.
How to Fix “The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found”
To fix “The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found”, you need to download VCRUNTIME140_1.dll and add it to the SysWOW64 folder and the System32 folder.
You also need to download the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio C++ and DirectX.
Fix 1: Download VCRUNTIME140.dll
- Download VCRUNTIME140_1.DLL: https://www.dll-files.com/vcruntime140.dll.html.
- Open the ZIP file and copy the “VCRUNTIME140.dll” application extension.
- Open File Explorer > This PC > Local Disk (C:).
- Windows > SysWOW64 > Paste the “VCRUNTIME140.dll” application extension.
- Go back > System32 > Paste the “VCRUNTIME140.dll” application extension > Replace the file in destination > Continue.
Fix 2: Download Microsoft Visual Studio C++ and DirectX
- Microsoft Visual Studio C++: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170 (download the X64 architecture).
- DirectX: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35.
Further reading
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