Msvcp140.dll missing

Anonymous
2016-08-24T18:40:49+00:00

I just installed the WordPress app but it will not start because it says the MSVCP140.dll is missing.

Where can I get its replacement?

Windows for home | Other | Apps

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
2016-08-24T23:13:01+00:00

Hi James,

Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files. Try the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

**Step 1:**I suggest you to download and install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 and check if it resolves the issue.

**Step 2:**Also, I suggest you to run SFC scan and check if it helps.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. If a Windows Resource Protection (WRP) file is missing or is corrupted, Windows may not behave as expected.

Follow the below steps:

  1. Right click on the Start button, click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  2. Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit Enter.
  3. After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of MSVCP140.dll missing error for further assistance.

Thank you.

Was this answer helpful?

3100+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

127 additional answers

Sort by: Newest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Deleted

    This answer has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The answer was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information.

    Comments have been turned off. Learn more

  2. Deleted

    This answer has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The answer was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information.

    Comments have been turned off. Learn more

  3. Anonymous
    2018-02-20T17:58:48+00:00

    Hi Deepika, what should I do when I have a visual c++ from 2017 installed? That means that the older version can't be installed according to the installer itself, Thanks!

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2018-02-13T23:31:31+00:00

    sfc /scannow has NEVER found an issue with a corrupted/missing MSVCP140.dll even though this has been the issue multiple times for me.

    Was this answer helpful?

    2 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments