Visual c++ 2015 redistributable is a Dynamic Link Library file required by multiple programs or games that use Microsoft Visual Studio software development environment. You can find such libraries included in the application installation package.
For that, right-click on the Start menu, select Apps and Features and then scroll down the right sidebar to locate the Visual C++ 2015 file. If an application requires the runtime libraries to run and the C++ Redistributable package is not installed, you may receive some errors like:
- The following component(s) are required to run this program: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime
- The program can’t start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer
- The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140_1.dll was not found
If you are seeing the above message, then you should have to download and install visual C++ 2015 immediately. Check below, we have provided complete its complete download and installation guide for you.
But, before you go, make ensure that if your system meets the minimum system requirements for the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable:
- Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 8.1/8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Processor: 6 GHz or faster
- RAM: 1GB at least (1.5GB for a virtual machine)
- Storage space: 50MB available disk space
- Hard Drive: 5400 RPM
Guide how to download and install visual c++ 2015 redistributable
Since there are two versions of C++ 2015, you should have to make sure which Windows OS architecture you are using – whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. If you don’t know, perform the below quick steps:
Check if your Windows Version Is 64-bit or 32-bit
- Pres Win+ X to open Settings and pick System,
- Under the Device Specifications, navigate to System Type,
- There, you will see if your Windows OS is 64-bit or 32-bit.
Once you get the type of your Windows OS, here is how you can proceed with the downloading and installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015:
Download and installation guide
- Open your browser and navigate to Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable download page,
- Select your language and then click on the Download button,
- Select the suitable file according to your Windows OS architecture and click Next,
- Once the downloading process complete, you would see “vc_redistxXX.exe” at the bottom of your browser,
- Double-click on it and then click Run option at “Open File – Security Warning” window,
- Select the box that says “I agree to the license terms and conditions” and click on Install button,
- That’s all you receive a message that says “Setup Successful” when the installation process is complete,
- In case, Microsoft Visual C++ 2-15 Redistributable is already installed, you will receive a pop-up asking you to uninstall or repair. Click on Repair button to reinstall it.
Conclusion
That’s all! Now, we are rounding off this article. Hope so, the guide provided in the article would help you in successfully downloading and installing visual c++ 2015 redistributable and resolving the error you have been encountering.
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