What is the error?
The “error microsoft visual c++ 140 is required” is a common error that appears when you try to run certain programs or applications. The error typically occurs because the program or application requires a certain version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package in order to run. However, if you do not have the required version of the redistributable package installed on your computer, you will receive the error.
How to fix the error?
The error code “microsoft visual c++ 140” is a run-time error that usually appears when you launch a certain application on your computer. This error is caused by a missing or corrupt Visual C++ Redistributable file. In order to fix this error, you will need to download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package.
Download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
The error you’re seeing is related to the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable being improperly installed, or not installed at all. This component is required by Visual Studio and other applications that make use of the C++ programming language.
To fix this error, you need to download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable on your computer. This can be done by following these steps:
- Download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for your version of Windows. Be sure to select the correct version (for example, 64-bit or 32-bit) for your computer.
- Run the downloaded installer file and follow the instructions on screen.
- Reboot your computer when prompted.
Once you’ve completed these steps, try running the application that caused the error again and see if it works properly now. If it doesn’t, or you continue to see the same error, please reach out to our support team for further assistance.
Try to reinstall the program that caused the error
If you installed a program and later received the error, you can try to reinstall the program to fix it. In most cases, reinstalling the program will overwrite the files that are causing the error and will allow Windows to run properly again.