Browser not opening? Possibly missing VCRUNTIME140_1.dll runtime library

If you click to open the window and the browser fails to start normally, it might be because the system is missing runtime libraries:

You can download and install the two files from the links below:

(Both need to be installed)

https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe

https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe

Restart your computer after completion.

  • Make sure the software is downloaded from its official website; otherwise, it may not run properly.

Last modified: 2026-08-06