A few days ago, I saw a friend asking what the msvcp140.dll file is. I believe many people don’t know what it is. What will happen if the msvcp140.dll file is lost on the computer? How to find it if it is lost? In fact, these are some common computer knowledge that we need to understand. Without further ado, let’s take a look.
1. What is the msvcp140.dll file?
In relatively professional terms, msvcp140.dll is the default library file in programs compiled with vs2010. msvcp140.dll is a dynamic link library file of Microsoft Visual C++. It is a non-executable binary program file that allows programs to share code and other resources needed to perform special tasks. The program can open, enable, query, disable and close the driver according to the instructions in the DLL file. msvcp140.dll can solve a series of problems that occur in some large games or applications due to the lack of this dll in the vs2010 compilation system. msvcp140.dll is a necessary dll for running programs written in vs2010.
2. What is the function of msvcp140.dll file?
"msvcp140.dll" is a dynamic link library that provides many functions and is an application compiled as Visual C++2015 in Windows systems. This file is a library file provided more conveniently and quickly for programmers. It contains support for some functions. When writing programs, programmers can quickly find and call these functions directly in msvcp140.dll, which can be quickly implemented. Development of code. When we run a certain program, the corresponding DLL file will be called. One software will use multiple dLL files, and one dLL file may be reused by different software. Such a dLL file is called a shared dLL file. The dLL file stores the function (sub-process) implementation process of various programs. When the program needs to call a function, it needs to load the dLL first, then obtain the address of the function, and finally Make the call.
3. Methods to solve the problem of missing msvcp140.dll file
Method 1: Use dell repair tool
This method is the simplest, saves time and effort, and is the most comprehensive method to repair. It is super suitable for novices and lazy people.
1. Search for "dll repair.site": Search at the top of the browser: dll repair.site, and then press Enter.
2. Download the dell repair tool: Enter the page and find Download Now, click Download Now. After downloading, you can usually find it in the download list in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Install the Dell repair tool: After downloading, find the download location and click Install. After the installation is completed, double-click to open the DLL program.
4. One-click repair: When you open the program, you can choose one-click repair or manual repair;
One-click repair can repair all the missing files on your computer with one click, and manual repair can repair the missing files you need.
Manual Repair Search msvcr120.dll and click Manual Repair.
Method 2: Repair files using System File Checker
Use the repair tool that comes with your computer to repair it. This function is simple but requires a long wait. If you are not in a hurry, you can try this method.
1. Search for "Command Prompt": Search for Command Prompt in the lower left corner of the computer desktop, and click to enter the Command Prompt window after finding it.
2. Enter "sfc /scannow": Enter "sfc /scannow" directly on the command prompt window, and then press the Enter key (Enter)
3. Waiting for detection: Waiting to check whether there are files that need to be repaired. If so, the system will automatically complete the repair.
4. Restart the computer: After the system repair is completed, shut down the computer and restart it, and then open the software for detection. Check whether the problem is solved.
Method 3: Download the msvcp140.dll file
1. Download the msvcp140.dll file from the browser to your computer, and copy it to the corresponding directory of the Windows system. You need to pay attention to downloading from the official website to prevent viruses from damaging your computer.
2. When copying, please note that for 32-bit systems, copy the files to the C:\Windows\System32 directory. For 64-bit systems, please copy the files to the C:\Windows\SysWOW64 directory.
3. After the copy is completed, press the shortcut key "win+R" on the keyboard to open the run, enter "regsvr32 MSVCP140.dll", and press Enter to solve the problem.
The above is the solution to the missing msvcp140.dll file on the computer I shared. The computer lacks this runtime file. You can install it through the above method to solve the problem.