You only installed one architecture (e.g., x64) but the app needs another (e.g., x86). Some apps compiled as any CPU may require both. Solution: Install both x86 and x64 versions of Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 .
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | “This app can’t be installed because the dependency is missing” | You may need both x86 and x64 versions – install both. | | Error 0x80073CF3 | Run wsreset.exe to reset Microsoft Store cache. | | Package already installed but app still fails | Run the app as Administrator or repair-install the redistributable. | Microsoft.vclibs.140.00 Package Download
If successful, you will see Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop listed in the output table. You only installed one architecture (e
Multiple side-by-side versions are allowed. Some apps lock to a specific version number. However, you can safely remove the oldest if no app reports needing it. | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | “This
: You must install the version matching your system (x86, x64, or ARM). For modern 64-bit Windows, the x64 package is standard.