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VCRuntime140_app.dll not Found or Missing: How to Fix
Repairing your files can help fix vcruntime140_app errors on your PC.
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Updated onApril 1, 2024
updated onApril 1, 2024
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Applications rely on DLL files to work properly, and many reported that their software won’t run because vcruntime140_app.dll was not found.
This isn’t the only file that can cause issues, and in the past, we coveredmissing DLL files on Windows 11, so we encourage you to check that guide as well.
Before we start fixing this issue, let’s focus on the DLL file at hand and see what it does.
What is vcruntime140_app?
This DLL file is a part of the Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable package, and it’s used by many popular applications.
Why is vcruntime140_app.dll missing?
If you’re having issues with this file, there are several potential causes:
What can I do if vcruntime140_app.dll is missing?
1. Use a dedicated DLL fixer
Many applications rely on the vcruntime140_app.dll file to work properly. Fixing this issue manually can be a tedious task, especially if you don’t know how to do it properly.
To make this process simpler, we suggest usingDLL repair software. The software is designed to fix any compatibility issues that you may have with third-party DLLs and your operating system.
Install the software and let it scan your PC and it will inform you about all missing DLL files and restore them.
2. Remove the software that is giving you the error
Users reported thatHP 3D DriveGuard, Razer Cortex,andMicrosoft Teamswere causing this issue. However, almost any app that uses this file can experience issues.
3. Reinstall Visual C++ Redistributables
Alternatively, you can use anall-in-one Redistributables pack.
4. Run SFC and DISM scan
Keep in mind that these commands can take a while to finish, so don’t interrupt them.
Missing vcruntime140_app.dll files can cause many problems, and we hope that you found this guide useful in fixingmissing DLL files on Windows 10and 11.
Did we miss a solution that worked for you? Let us know in the comments below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
