How to Fix MSVCP120.dll Missing Error in Black Myth Wukong
Complete guide to fix the "MSVCP120.dll is missing" error when launching Black Myth Wukong. Includes official download links, registry fixes, and troubleshooting steps.
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Why Does Black Myth Wukong Show "MSVCP120.dll is Missing"?
When you try to launch Black Myth Wukong, Windows cannot find the MSVCP120.dll file that the game needs to run. This is a Visual C++ component (Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 runtime library).
The error typically appears as:
> "The program can't start because MSVCP120.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."
Common causes: - Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable is not installed or corrupted - Antivirus software quarantined the DLL file - Incomplete game installation - Windows system file corruption
Good news: This is one of the most common PC gaming errors and is easy to fix!
Solution 1: Install Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (Recommended)
The safest and most effective way to fix this error is to install the official runtime from Microsoft:
Step-by-step: 1. Download from: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 2. Close Black Myth Wukong completely 3. Run the installer as Administrator (right-click → Run as administrator) 4. Follow the installation wizard 5. Restart your computer 6. Try launching Black Myth Wukong again
💡 Pro Tip: Install BOTH x64 (64-bit) and x86 (32-bit) versions for maximum compatibility. Some games use both!
Solution 2: Download DLL from FixMissingDLL.com
If the runtime installation doesn't work, you can download MSVCP120.dll directly from our secure server:
1. Go to our MSVCP120.dll download page
2. Select the correct version:
- 64-bit for most modern games
- 32-bit for older games
3. Download and extract the DLL file
4. Copy to the appropriate folder:
- 64-bit: C:\Windows\System32\
- 32-bit: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
5. Alternatively, copy to: [Black Myth Wukong install folder]\
6. Restart Black Myth Wukong
⚠️ Security Note: Only download DLL files from trusted sources like FixMissingDLL.com.
Solution 3: Verify Black Myth Wukong Game Files
Corrupted or incomplete game files can cause DLL errors. Here's how to verify:
Steam: 1. Open Steam Library 2. Right-click Black Myth Wukong 3. Select Properties → Installed Files 4. Click "Verify integrity of game files" 5. Wait for the process to complete (may take several minutes)
Epic Games: 1. Open Epic Games Launcher 2. Find Black Myth Wukong in your Library 3. Click the three dots (...) next to it 4. Select Manage → Verify
Xbox/Microsoft Store: 1. Open Xbox app 2. Go to My Games 3. Right-click Black Myth Wukong 4. Select Manage → Files → Verify and repair
Solution 4: Run System File Checker
Windows has built-in tools to repair corrupted system files:
Run SFC Scan:
1. Press Win + X and select Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin)
2. Type: sfc /scannow
3. Press Enter and wait for the scan to complete
4. Restart your computer
If SFC finds issues, run DISM:
``
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
``
This may take 10-20 minutes. Be patient!
Solution 5: Check Antivirus Settings
Sometimes antivirus software mistakenly blocks or quarantines DLL files:
1. Open your antivirus software (Windows Defender, Norton, McAfee, etc.) 2. Check the Quarantine or Virus Chest section 3. Look for MSVCP120.dll or Black Myth Wukong files 4. If found, restore the files 5. Add Black Myth Wukong's installation folder to the exclusion list
Windows Defender: - Settings → Privacy & security → Windows Security → Virus & threat protection - Click "Manage settings" → Add or remove exclusions