Fix msvcp140.dll Missing Error in VALORANT

Hit by Fix msvcp140.dll Missing Error in VALORANT? This DLL is required for the game to run properly.

This solution fixes msvcp140.dll errors for 90%+ of VALORANT players.

### Download Links (Official Microsoft)

- 64-bit: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x64 - 32-bit: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x86

### Installation Steps

Step 1: Download BOTH the x64 and x86 versions (yes, even on 64-bit Windows)

Step 2: Close VALORANT and Steam/Epic/GOG completely

Step 3: Run the x64 installer first, then the x86 installer

Step 4: Restart your computer (important!)

Step 5: Launch VALORANT

Why both versions? VALORANT may include both 32-bit and 64-bit components. Installing both ensures complete compatibility.

If the runtime installation didn't help, your game files may be corrupted.

### For Steam: 1. Open Steam �?Library 2. Right-click VALORANT �?Properties 3. Go to Installed Files tab 4. Click "Verify integrity of game files" 5. Wait for verification (5-30 minutes depending on game size) 6. Restart Steam and try launching

### For Epic Games: 1. Open Epic Games Launcher �?Library 2. Click the three dots (�? next to VALORANT 3. Select Manage �?Verify 4. Wait for the process to complete

### For GOG Galaxy: 1. Open GOG Galaxy �?Select VALORANT 2. Click Settings icon (⚙️) 3. Select Manage Installation �?Verify / Repair

### Note About Vanguard VALORANT uses Vanguard. If verification doesn't fix the issue, navigate to: [Game Folder]\EasyAntiCheat\ Run EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe and click "Repair".

VALORANT has some known issues that can cause DLL errors:

### Known Issues 1. Vanguard blocking other software (check Vanguard tray icon) 2. Van 9001 error (restart Vanguard service) 3. High CPU usage (limit FPS to monitor refresh rate)

### Performance Tips 1. Set graphics to Low for competitive advantage (higher FPS) 2. Disable Vanguard if not playing (saves resources) 3. Use fullscreen mode instead of borderless for best performance

### Community Resources For additional help: r/VALORANT, Riot Support, Official Discord

If you're seeing msvcp140.dll errors, you might also encounter issues with these related files:

- vcruntime140.dll: Part of the same runtime package - vcruntime140_1.dll: Part of the same runtime package - msvcp140_1.dll: Part of the same runtime package

The solution above (installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable) will fix ALL of these errors at once.

### Before Installing New Games 1. Install all Visual C++ Redistributable versions (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015-2022) 2. Install DirectX End-User Runtime 3. Keep GPU drivers updated

### Antivirus Configuration Add your games folder to antivirus exceptions: - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ - C:\Program Files\Epic Games\ - C:\GOG Games\

### After Windows Updates Run sfc /scannow in an admin command prompt after major Windows updates to repair any corrupted system files.