Fix vcruntime140_1.dll Missing Error in VALORANT

Stopped by Fix vcruntime140_1.dll Missing Error in VALORANT? This error has a straightforward solution.

This solution fixes vcruntime140_1.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 vcruntime140_1.dll errors, you might also encounter issues with these related files:

- vcruntime140.dll: Part of the same runtime package - msvcp140.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.