X360ce Install Microsoft Visual C -

You followed the steps, rebooted, but x360ce still says MSVCP140.dll is missing. Here is the advanced checklist.

Even after following the steps, things can go wrong. Here is the diagnostic manual for the top 5 errors.

Document ID: X360CE-VC-REDIST-2025
Last Reviewed: 2025-01-15

When you see a prompt to install Microsoft Visual C++ while setting up x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator), it is not an optional extra—it is a fundamental requirement for the software to function.

Here is a detailed review of why this installation is requested, what it does, and how to handle it properly. x360ce install microsoft visual c

| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------------|--------------|----------| | The program can't start because MSVCP140.dll is missing | VC++ 2015-2022 x86 not installed | Install vc_redist.x86.exe | | The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b) | Architecture mismatch (64-bit runtime for 32-bit app) | Install both x86 and x64 runtimes | | x360ce.exe - System Error | Corrupt VC++ installation | Uninstall all VC++ redistributables, reboot, reinstall latest | | Controller not detected in game | Wrong xinput DLL version | Delete xinput1_3.dll, reconfigure x360ce |

Download "Dependency Walker" (depends.exe). Drag x360ce.exe into it. It will show you exactly which Visual C++ DLL is missing (e.g., CONCRT140.dll or VCRUNTIME140.dll). Google that specific missing DLL to know which redistributable repair is needed.

If you ignored the prompt or downloaded the zip file version of x360ce and are now getting errors, here is the fix:

Updated for 2025 | Windows 10/11

If you are trying to use an older or third-party gamepad (like a PS4 controller, Logitech, or a generic USB gamepad) with a modern PC game, you have likely heard of x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator). This brilliant piece of software tricks your PC into thinking any controller is an official Xbox 360 controller.

However, countless users hit a wall the moment they launch the app. Instead of a setup wizard, they are greeted by a cryptic pop-up:

"The program can't start because MSVCP140.dll is missing from your computer."

Or:

"VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found."

Or simply:

"The application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect."

The core problem is always the same: You cannot perform a standard x360ce install without Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables. These are not "optional" components; they are the literal building blocks x360ce requires to run. You followed the steps, rebooted, but x360ce still

This article will walk you through exactly how to fix the error, install the correct Visual C++ files, and get your controller working—even if you are not a tech expert.

Do not rely on Windows Update to have these files. Microsoft releases updates frequently, and game installers often skip system-wide updates.