VCRuntime140.Dll Or MSVCP140.Dll Error On Hogwarts Legacy

Since its launch, gamers have been having issues while playing Hogwarts Legacy despite its massive craze!

VCRuntime140.Dll Or MSVCP140.Dll Error is among such common errors while playing the game on Windows PC.

For some players, the game started crashing at the launch. But thankfully, there are ways to fix the errors.

So, if you are one who is receiving these types of errors on Hogwarts Legacy, then keep reading this article to know how to fix the error.

We have shown a VIDEO walk through at the end of the post for easy solution.

How To Fix VC Runtime 140.Dll Or MSVCP 140.Dll Error On Hogwarts Legacy?

Table of Contents

Keep performing the methods demonstrated below till you find a suitable fix for VC Runtime 140.Dll Or MSVCP 140.Dll error on Hogwarts Legacy.

1) Install Visual C++ Redistributables

Hogwarts Legacy needs Microsoft Visual C++ to run on Windows PC like most programs.

So, when you are getting VC Runtime 140.Dll Or Msvcp 140.Dll error while playing Hogwarts Legacy, install the latest version of Visual C++ redistributables on your PC.

To do so, follow the steps given below:

Search for Visual C++ redistributables on Google.

Click on the link of Microsoft.com.
Download the latest version of Visual C++ redistributables. Remember to download the correct architecture, like x64 for 64-bit systems and x86 for 32-bit systems.

Install the downloaded file as shown.
Now restart your PC. After the PC restarts, run the game, and the error should be fixed.

2) Re-Register The Vulcan Runtime DLL File

You can re-register the VCRUNTIME140.DLL if you get a DLL error while gaming. Follow the steps given below to do so:

Type CMD in the Windows search bar and right-click on Command Prompt.
Choose to run Command Prompt as an administrator.

Copy & paste the following commands in the elevated Command Prompt window and press Enter key after each command:

Regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\vcruntime140.dll

Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\vcruntime140.dll

Once done, restart your PC. Check if this could fix the error. If not, then update Windows.

3) Update Your Windows

An outdated version of Windows can also result in VC Runtime 140.Dll Or MSVCP 140.Dll error on Hogwarts Legacy.

To fix the issue, update Windows to the latest version.

Type Check for updates in the Windows search bar and select the top option.

Select Check for updates and wait for Windows to check for the latest available updates.

Download and install the updates. Once done, restart your PC.

4) Run SFC & DISM Scans

Corrupted or missing system files can also result in Vulcan Runtime140.dll or MSVCP error on Hogwarts Legacy.

So, run System File Checker to scan and repair the missing and broken system files.

You can also run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management scan to repair broken Windows images that can also trigger errors.

You can follow this extensive guide to run the scans.

5) Reinstall The Game

If nothing could fix the VC runtime and MSVCP error, reinstall Hogwarts Legacy.

To reinstall Hogwarts Legacy, follow the steps given below:

Launch the Run utility by pressing Windows + R keys.
Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.

Right-click on Hogwarts Legacy and select Uninstall.

Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the uninstallation process. Now reinstall the game and see if the issue is fixed.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]

Why do you get Runtime 140.Dll Or MSVCP 140.Dll Error On Hogwarts Legacy?

If you do not have Visual C++ redistributables installed on your PC, then you can get Runtime 140.Dll error Or MSVCP 140.Dll error while playing Hogwarts Legacy.

Where is the VCRUNTIME 140 DLL file located?

VCRUNTIME140. DLL file is a Microsoft C Runtime Library application extension of OS size around 86 KB.

It is installed by Microsoft Visual Studio and located in the System32 folder.

Can DLL files harm the PC?

DLL files help the programs to work faster and better. But if there is a malicious DLL, then it can cause damage to your PC. You can prevent it by using a good antivirus program.

Final Words

The above methods should the VC Runtime and MSCVP DLL errors on Hogwarts Legacy.

If you have any further queries related to the DLL error on Hogwarts Legacy, comment in the reply section below, and we shall revert soon with answers.