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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
I fixed the problem by trying to install the VC++ studio community version (because I thought such complete studio suite should have a way to solve the problem completely). When I run the VC++ installer, I get an error saying that I need to install this update first:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=42335
which is Windows 8.1 Update for x64-based Systems (KB2919355)
The link might suggest several different patches but I just select the KB2919355 patch which takes a while to download and install.
After restarting the computer a few times to complete this installation, I can successfully install vc_redist.x64.exe now.
Good luck!
Yet again let me explain further.
This has nothing to do with causing "Harm" or not. It has to do with visiting the same issue just once or potentially twice, is this such a hard concept to follow?
Case in point, the OP in another thread that I was involved with, concerning this same exact issue, downloaded and installed the x64 version of MS VS C++ 2015 because the OP's device was x64 based, yet the issue still persisted.
This was because the app that was requiring and not able to find the VCRuntime140.dll file that it was looking for was an x86 based app that was installed on an x64 based device.
I then instructed the OP to install the x86 version of MS VS C++ 2015 to resolve the issue and the OP reported back that the issue that he/she was having was now fully resolved.
I don't know how I can be more clear on this point. I.E.: The app determines what version one needs, not just the fact that the system is x64 based.
It truly is a matter of choosing whether to go for a one and done the first time or having to revisit the same thing potentially twice, as in yet again, capiche?
In any event, to each his/her own, to pursue any further argument's concerning this topic would, in my mind at least, be silly, if not just outright and fully and completely pointless.
Best regards,
-Richard
This was of absolutely NO HELP. I tried to download the VCRUNTIME140.dll file that the latest updates to my HP computer installed. I was told to download the VC++2015 file, but it would not download. The message was that I did not select a file, which was not true. I am getting nothing but a runaround with trying to take care of the error message. What do you suggest.
