MSVCP120.dll Missing Error: Fix With the Official Package
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Kurze Antwort
The MSVCP120.dll error is caused by a missing Visual C++ 2013 redistributable. Installing the official 2013 x64 and x86 packages from Microsoft and restarting resolves it completely. The 2015-2022 package does not include this DLL, so installing the 2013 package specifically is the correct fix.
Offizielle Quelle
microsoft.com
32 bit uygulamalar için ayrıca Visual C++ 2013 (x86) paketi gerekir.
01 — Schritt-für-Schritt-Lösung
Schritt-für-Schritt-Lösung
STEP 01
Install Visual C++ 2013 x64
Download Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable x64 from the Microsoft Download Center (id=40784) and install it. It is the vcredist_x64.exe file; setup takes under a minute.
STEP 02
Install the x86 package too
Most older programs are 32-bit and look for the 32-bit MSVCP120.dll. Download and install Microsoft's 2013 x86 package (id=40785) as well. Both packages coexist without issues.
STEP 03
Restart the computer
Restart after installation. The DLL lands in System32 (x64) and SysWOW64 (x86) with the correct versions.
STEP 04
If it persists, repair the installation
In Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable, choose Modify > Repair. Corrupted installations are fixed by this step.
STEP 05
For games, verify files
If the error continues in a Steam/Epic game, verify game files. Some games run their own redistributable setup on first launch; also check your antivirus quarantine.
Tipps
- If setup fails with '0x80240017', run Windows Update and retry.
- If your antivirus quarantined MSVCP120.dll, install the official package instead of restoring the file.
- Having multiple Visual C++ versions (2013, 2015-2022) installed at once is normal — do not remove any.
02 — Häufig gestellte Fragen
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Visual C++ 2015-2022 is installed — why do I still get the MSVCP120.dll error?
Each Visual C++ version ships only its own binaries. MSVCP120.dll belongs to the 2013 package and is not included in the 2022 package. That is why installing the 2013 package separately is required.
Which programs trigger MSVCP120.dll errors?
Mostly games and simulators built around 2014-2016, printer/device tools and older utilities. Windows does not ship with the 2013 package, so it is common after clean installs.
Is installing both x64 and x86 harmful?
No. They write to different directories (System32 and SysWOW64) and are designed to coexist. Microsoft officially recommends installing both.
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