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how can I reinstall VCRuntime140.dll on windows 10
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This is the link that you want (need) as of 6/5/17, choose between the 32bit (x86) or the 64bit (x64) or just install both if you have a 64bit (x64) based system.
Hint: The 32 bit is the most commonly used for app and program development as it will run on both 32bit and 64bit PC's.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=52685
Good Luck,
-Richard
You need to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC from the link supplied in the marked as answer reply to this thread, the 32bit version download and install of the data link library will be the most likely one that you will need, even if you are using a 64bit system, however, if the app that needs the file to run was developed for a 64bit OS only then you will need the 64bit version. You can install both versions on a 64bit system as a 64bit system will run both 32bit and 64bit apps and/or programs.
Here is the link again, for your convenience.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=52685
Let us know how it goes,
-Richard
Hi Richard,
Thanks for such a detailed explanation. I know that there is no harm in installing both the versions of software on a 64 bit system, if the disk space is not an issue. But I personally don't think installing both versions as a good idea when a single version can do the work and I recommend others also not to do.
If anyone want to install both the versions then it's their choice, they can if they have ample of disk space available.
I appreciate that you give a reply to the message.
Regards,
Ankit.
Hi,
I understand what you are saying however apparently you are missing the point, let me explain further.
There are situations, as we see here, that the app either did not include the VS C ++ 2015 redistributable in it's installer or after the OS upgrade it was now required to be installed. Which version needs to be install is dependent on the version of the SDK that was used to develop the app. As we both know 32 bit software will run on a 64 bit system but not visa-versa. Therefore, if system drive space on a 64 bit system is not an issue then downloading and installing both at the same time is a one-and-done. If and when another software product is downloaded and installed in the future that requires the other version it will be already installed and ready to go. And as you say, this is their choice.
For example, these are on my system for need of, not just because.
Regards,
-Richard
Hi Richard,
Yes, I agree that one can download both 64 bit and 32 bit versions of any software in the case of 64 bit system. But I don't find any use of downloading both the versions and I think nobody should because it will only cover extra disk space and if you will see from the business point of view it is not right. That's why I recommend everyone to download the specific version as per their system. Rest is their choice.
There are software which does not specify the versions at the time of downloading but when you start to download, it will automatically detect the version(64 bit or 32 bit) as per your system. But here in the case of Visual C++, one is getting the option of 64 bit and 32 bit separately then one should download the software version according to their system.
-Ankit
