DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library. These are the files that store codes and commands for executing various programs or functionalities of a similar nature. The DLL file is recognized by.dll (dot dll) extension. MSVCP140.dll is one such file that is found to be associated with the working of Skype and some gaming applications. This DLL file is put to use when applications based on Microsoft® C Runtime Library are tried to open and run. This file is required to access certain API functionalities offered by Microsoft which are needed to run sophisticated gaming applications or chat applications like Skype.

Msvcp140.dll error or msvcp140.dll is missing error shows its effect when a person tries to open Skype or any other gaming application on the computer they use. This error may arise due to the file absent from the system or if the file goes corrupt.

What does Msvcp140.dll error mean?

Msvcp.dll file shows the following characteristics:

• Compatible with: Windows 7, 8, 10, XP and Vista
• File format:.dll
• File type: Steam Client Engine
• Download format:.zip

The file is installed by Microsoft Visual Studio in System 32 folder.

The msvcp140.dll error is mostly found with the error message, “This program cannot start as msvcp140.dll file is missing from the computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this error.” This is the format of the error associated with the msvcp140.dll file. This error is most faced by the users trying to start Skype on their computers.

Other variations of msvcp140.dll error

The error related to mscv140.dll file is displayed through various messages. These messages depend upon the type of program or application that the user tried to open or a code the user wanted to execute. The common variations of mscvp140.dll error message are:

140. DLL file not found
141. The application could not start or failed to start because the mscvp140.dll file not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem.
142. Cannot start {program name}. A required component is missing: mscvp140.dll. Please install {program name} again.
143. The code execution cannot proceed because the mscvp140.dll file is missing. Try reinstalling the program to fix the issue.

The language of the message may differ but the underlying message remains one of those mentioned above.

Ways to fix msvcp140.dll error

One of the common ways of fixing the error of missing of msvcp140 file is to download the msvcp140.dll file in the PC. Next, you need to do is the installation of this file through a simple wizard. Once it is completed, you can try running the program or application again. The file has to be 32-bit or 64-bit depending upon the configuration of the PC.

The other ways by which we can fix the msvcp140.dll error are mentioned below:

140. Reinstall the program: The user can try reinstalling the program that produces msvcp140.dll error. When any specific program produces this error and not others or a combination of others, then the problem might be pertaining to the program. So, reinstall the program in order to fix this error. With the process of reinstalling the program, one is able to replace all the related features like documents, registry entries and msvcp140.dll files that are essential for running the program, or application or utility. Please note that you must ensure that the existing program is completely uninstalled first so that there is no ambiguity in the specifications of msvcp140.dll files.
141. Run an antivirus program: Sometimes, missing mscvp140.dll file is due to the action of a virus or malware. The malware damages the msvcp140.dll file. Anti-virus software kills malware that stays in the system but in the form of various unrelated documents and problems of the PC such as unusual hard disk activity. Various problems with.dll files and the Windows issues can be rectified with the running of anti-virus; that is why; this is a highly recommended action. It must be carried out if your computer is showing multiple problems or is considerably old.
142. Install or upgrade drivers: There are various applications like audio, games, etc. that are associated with the working of the msvcp140.dll file. Sometimes, the driver required for running this.dll file is to be updated and installed. Once the driver required is installed or updated, the dll file error disappears if only the driver issue is there.
143. Repair windows: This is an easier and safer thing to do than installing new Windows as it does not make any changes in the current settings of the computer. Various Windows built-in files are fixed by the over-writing action that is an important part of the repairing process of the operating system. So, it is better to run the repairs wizard first without jumping upon the installation of Windows.
144. Clean registry: Sometimes, msvcp140.dll files do not perform the intended job due to the interference of invalid registry files. Various registry entries in the msvcp.dll file lose their functionality or become invalid. These entries need to be cleaned in order to make msvcp140.dll files functional. The ultimate result is proper functioning of the programs you intend to run.
145. Reset Windows: Various functions of the computer can be restored which actually ceases to work after automatic update. The updating process interferes with the functioning of this DLL file. Thus, System Restore function or reset windows feature makes it possible for the user to run the programs or applications that are associated with the functioning of the msvcp140.dll file. This rectification method should be tried if the error starts appearing too often. The working on the PC often leads to misconfigurations or undue buildup of documents that ultimately can corrupt some DLL files. So, try this feature when you face the problem too often.

Sometimes, the problem may be associated with the hardware. So, it is better to get the hardware checked when none of the solutions mentioned above work. Hardware checking can lead to the correct indication of error when all other features do not work. Make note of the type of applications that are not working and the error that you receive. This can help you fix the problem with the PC correctly.