, reinstalling the package via PowerShell usually resolves the issue. Microsoft Learn Are you running into a specific error code (like 0x80073CF3) during installation?
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When a developer compiles an app with Visual C++ (version 14.0 = Visual Studio 2015, but 14.0–14.3x are backward compatible), the app needs specific DLLs like vcruntime140.dll , msvcp140.dll , vccorlib140.dll , etc. Instead of bundling these DLLs inside every app (which wastes space), the app declares a dependency on the Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 framework package. The Microsoft Store or the OS then automatically installs or updates it. Microsoft.vclibs.140.00 Package Download
Microsoft unified the redistributable starting with the 2015 version. The 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 packages all share the same runtime files. Installing the latest 2022 version automatically updates the 140 libraries to the most secure and stable version. , reinstalling the package via PowerShell usually resolves