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What Is Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00?

Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 (full name often Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime for Windows Store Apps) is not a standalone application you run. It is a redistributable runtime package – a set of system files that provide the Visual C++ 2015–2022 runtime libraries to Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and certain packaged desktop apps.

When a developer compiles an app with Visual C++ (version 14.0 = Visual Studio 2015, but 14.0–14.3x are backward compatible), the app needs specific DLLs like vcruntime140.dll, msvcp140.dll, vccorlib140.dll, etc. Instead of bundling these DLLs inside every app (which wastes space), the app declares a dependency on the Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 framework package. The Microsoft Store or the OS then automatically installs or updates it. Microsoft.vclibs.140.00 Package Download

Key versions you may see:

  • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 – for x86, x64, ARM, ARM64.
  • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop – for desktop-bridged UWP apps (e.g., some Win32 apps repackaged for Store).
  • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.Debug – only for development, never needed by normal users.

Security and maintenance

  • Keep runtime packages patched via Windows Update or Store updates—these frequently include security fixes for the CRT and related components.
  • For offline deployments, plan for periodic redistributable updates and apply them across managed machines.

3. Direct from Microsoft’s CDN (via PowerShell or manual URL)

Example for x64:

https://download.microsoft.com/download/3/8/7/387E7F95-CF63-4D52-97F4-F1AF0325E7E3/Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.appx

Note: URLs change over time. Always verify using Microsoft’s official documentation. What Is Microsoft

For the Standard Redistributable (.exe):

  1. Double-click the downloaded VC_redist.x64.exe or VC_redist.x86.exe.
  2. Accept the license terms.
  3. Click Install – it will place DLLs into C:\Windows\System32.