ERROR

The code execution cannot proceed because msvcp140.dll was not found; the code execution cannot proceed because vcruntime140_1.dll was not found

Last Published: September 9, 2025

Error Message

Unable to launch License Server Administrator. On trying to open 'License Server Administrator' the following error messages are displayed:

"The code execution cannot proceed because MSVCP140.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem."
"The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem."

MSVCP140.dll error VCRUNTIME140.dll error

Cause

'VCRUNTIME140.dll' and 'MSVCP140.dll' are a part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, which is a system requirement for ArcGIS License Manager. They may have been corrupted or not installed properly.

Solution or Workaround

  1. In the Windows Control Panel, run a repair of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x86).
  2. Launch ArcGIS License Server Administrator.
  3. If it still doesn't work, reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x86).
  4. Launch License Server Administrator.

Article ID: 000035853

Software:
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcGIS CityEngine

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