When you try to start the MapleStory game, you may encounter an error message called "vcruntime140.dll is missing". vcruntime140.dll is an important system file required by the MapleStory game. If the system cannot find or load this file, you will not be able to start the game normally. In this article, we will introduce in detail various methods to solve the problem of missing vcruntime140.dll in MapleStory. In fact, as long as we understand the file vcruntime140.dll, then we will naturally know how to solve it.
1. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
The vcruntime140.dll file is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. Trying to reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable may resolve this issue. Here are the specific steps:
Open Control Panel, then find and open Programs and Features (or Apps and Features).
Find the entry for Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable in the list of applications.
Right-click the selected entry and select Uninstall.
Download the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Installer, which can be obtained from official website or other trusted source.
Run the installer and follow the instructions of the installation wizard to install. (The vcruntime140.dll file is part of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, so if we install it, it is equivalent to having the vcruntime140.dll file again)
2. Repair Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installation
If reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable does not resolve the issue, you can try repairing the installation. Here are the specific steps:
Open Control Panel, then find and open Programs and Features (or Apps and Features).
Find the entry for Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable in the list of applications.
Right-click on the selected entry and select the "Change" or "Repair" option.
Follow the instructions of the repair wizard to complete the repair process.
This method is also the same. The vcruntime140.dll file can be repaired.
3. Use the dll repair tool
In any browser, enter: dll repair.site and press Enter.
After entering the site, download it and use it directly.
Click the one-click repair dll error button and it will automatically scan your computer system for missing dll files.
After the scan is completed, click Repair and wait for the repair to complete.
Finally, shut down and restart to repair vcruntime140.dll. (You can also choose manual repair. On the dll repair tool, select manual repair, then enter the vcruntime140.dll file, search it directly, download and install it.) This method is more convenient and more suitable for computer novices.
4. Download and replace the vcruntime140.dll file
If none of the previous methods solve the problem, you can try downloading the vcruntime140.dll file from a trustworthy and safe website and replace it in the appropriate location. Here are the steps:
Search in your browser and find a reliable DLL file download website.
Download the vcruntime140.dll file for your operating system.
Copy the downloaded file to the MapleStory game directory.
The above is the method sharing about the missing problem of vcruntime140.dll in MapleStory. You can choose a method that suits you to repair it.