If you see MSVCP140.dll or VCRUNTIME140.dll , the "140" refers to internal version 14.0, which corresponds to the Visual C++ 2015–2022 family. Installing the download link above resolves these errors instantly. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist

The solution to almost all of these problems is the same: .

Run the tool and follow the steps to remove all old entries for .

Regarding the report you mentioned, I'd like to know more about it. Could you please provide more context or information about the report you're referring to? What specific aspects of the redistributable package or its installation process would you like to know more about? I'm here to help.

No. That file belongs to Visual C++ 2013. You need the separate 2013 redistributable.

If you’ve ever encountered an error message stating that "VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing" or "MSVCP140.dll was not found," you’ve run into a situation where your Windows PC is missing the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable package. This software component is not an optional add‑on—it is a fundamental requirement for a vast range of programs running on the Windows ecosystem.