What is msvcp140.dll file ?

Msvcp140.dll is a DLL file of Windows ;The following information can help you determine if msvcp140.dll is a Windows system file or if it belongs to an application that you can trust.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with msvcp140.dll

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

msvcp140.dll descriptions

Msvcp140.dll is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file msvcp140.dll is located in the C:WindowsSystem32 folder.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 453,416 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 447,768 bytes and 5 more variants.;The program is not visible. The msvcp140.dll file is not a Windows system file. The msvcp140.dll file is certified by a trustworthy company. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.;Therefore the technical security rating is 6% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;The software publisher Microsoft provides direct support (go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=133405). You could uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x86 Minimum or Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 x86 Minimum from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.