The error message "The code execution cannot proceed because MSVCP140.dll was not found" indicates that your system is missing a required Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable file needed to run VPN Proxy Master. Here’s how to fix it:
1. Install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package
Since MSVCP140.dll is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable, you need to download and install it:
1. Go to the official Microsoft website:
👉 Download Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (for 64-bit systems)
👉 Download 32-bit version (if your Windows is 32-bit)
2. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation steps.
3. Restart your computer and try launching VPN Proxy Master again.
2. Reinstall VPN Proxy Master
If the issue persists after installing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, try reinstalling VPN Proxy Master:
1. Uninstall VPN Proxy Master:
- Press Win + R, type appwiz.cpl, and hit Enter.
- Find VPN Proxy Master, right-click, and select Uninstall.
2. Download the latest version from the official VPN Proxy Master website.
3. Install and launch VPN Proxy Master again.
3. Manually Download and Replace the Missing DLL
If reinstalling the Visual C++ package does not work, you can manually download MSVCP140.dll:
- Visit a trusted DLL website like DLL-files.com.
- Download the correct 64-bit or 32-bit version based on your system.
- Place the downloaded MSVCP140.dll file into:
- C:\Windows\System32 (for 64-bit Windows)
- C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (for 32-bit Windows)
4. Restart your PC and try opening VPN Proxy Master again.
4. Run Windows System File Checker (SFC)
Corrupted system files may also cause the issue. You can repair them by running SFC:
- Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter (to run as Administrator).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow - Wait for the scan to complete, restart your computer, and try launching VPN Proxy Master again.