Fix vcruntime140.dll Missing Error in Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop depends on the vcruntime140.dll library for proper operation. Common causes:

1. Incomplete Installation: Adobe Photoshop installation didn't complete properly.

2. Missing Runtime: Required Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is not installed.

3. Corrupted Files: System or application files have become corrupted.

4. Permission Issues: Insufficient permissions to access required system components.

Most Creative applications require Visual C++ runtime:

Step 1: Download both versions: - VC++ 2015-2022 x64 - VC++ 2015-2022 x86

Step 2: Install both versions

Step 3: Restart your computer

Step 4: Launch Adobe Photoshop again

For Adobe Photoshop: 1. Go to Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features 2. Find Adobe Photoshop 3. Right-click → Change/Repair 4. Follow the repair wizard 5. Restart when complete

For Adobe Apps: Use the Creative Cloud app → ⋯ → Repair

Repair corrupted Windows system files:

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

Step 2: Run: sfc /scannow

Step 3: Wait for the scan to complete (10-15 minutes)

Step 4: If issues found, run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Step 5: Restart and try Adobe Photoshop again

If other solutions don't work:

Step 1: Uninstall Adobe Photoshop completely

Step 2: Use an uninstaller tool to remove leftover files

Step 3: Restart your computer

Step 4: Download the latest version of Adobe Photoshop

Step 5: Install as Administrator