How to Fix DLL Errors in Fortnite

Fortnite players may encounter these DLL errors:

Runtime Errors: - VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing - MSVCP140.dll not found - api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing

Graphics Errors: - D3D11.dll error - DXGI.dll error - vulkan-1.dll not found (when using DirectX 12)

Anti-Cheat Errors: - EasyAntiCheat DLL errors - BEService DLL problems

Start with the simplest fix:

Step 1: Open Epic Games Launcher

Step 2: Go to Library

Step 3: Click the three dots (...) under Fortnite

Step 4: Select "Verify"

Step 5: Wait for verification to complete (may take 10-20 minutes)

This will redownload any missing or corrupted files including DLLs.

For VCRUNTIME and MSVCP errors:

Download and install: - Visual C++ 2015-2022 x64 - Visual C++ 2015-2022 x86

Installation Steps: 1. Close Epic Games Launcher 2. Install x64 version 3. Install x86 version 4. Restart computer 5. Launch Fortnite

For api-ms-win-crt errors:

Step 1: Open Windows Settings

Step 2: Go to Windows Update

Step 3: Check for updates

Step 4: Install all available updates

Step 5: Restart computer

The Universal C Runtime (UCRT) is included in Windows updates.

For anti-cheat DLL errors:

Step 1: Navigate to Fortnite installation folder: `` C:\Program Files\Epic Games\Fortnite\FortniteGame\Binaries\Win64\EasyAntiCheat `

Step 2: Run EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe`

Step 3: Select "Fortnite" from the dropdown

Step 4: Click "Repair Service"

Step 5: Restart computer and try Fortnite

If you get vulkan-1.dll or D3D errors when using DirectX 12:

Step 1: Navigate to: `` %localappdata%\FortniteGame\Saved\Config\WindowsClient `

Step 2: Open GameUserSettings.ini

Step 3: Find and change: ` PreferredRHI=DX12 ` to: ` PreferredRHI=DX11 ``

Step 4: Save and launch Fortnite

This switches from DirectX 12 to DirectX 11, which has fewer DLL requirements.