(Right-click the Start icon and select Windows PowerShell Admin). Run the installation command using the link or local file path: powershell Add-AppxPackage -Path "https://aka.ms/Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Verify the installation by running: powershell Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Microsoft Learn Common Issues & Fixes Version Mismatch:
If your application setup still errors out, it may require a companion framework package like Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework or Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime . Read the exact error text in your PowerShell console to see which extra component name it lists. The Package Appears Stuck or Corrupted
: Before a fresh install, it's helpful to remove any existing corrupted instances of the package. Open PowerShell as an Administrator and run the following commands: Get-AppxPackage *VCLibs.140.00* | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00* | Remove-AppxPackage After the removal is complete, proceed to reinstall the package using one of the methods described above. Microsoft.vclibs.140.00 Package Download
Download both the and x64 architectures for the Visual Studio 2015-2022 installer.
Do NOT download this package from random “DLL download” websites. Many host malware disguised as runtime files. Always use official Microsoft sources. (Right-click the Start icon and select Windows PowerShell
If the package exists but is corrupted, registering all default Windows app packages will fix the issue. Open . Paste the following command into the window: powershell
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Normally, the required VCLibs packages are automatically installed when you download an app from the Microsoft Store. However, you might need to install them in the following scenarios: