VCRUNTIME140_1.dll not found. Office error message

The following error message may appear when you open your individual Office applications after successfully installing your Office package:

Info: It is also possible that no error message appears, but the individual applications cannot be opened.

This error message appears if the file or the tool Microsoft Visual C++ is missing or not up to date.

The following instructions will help you to correct the error message and to use your Office programmes to the full.

Step 1

The following updates are the latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable. Download and install the update required for your computer. You can then restart your computer.

• ARM64 (Mac with ARM or M1)
• X86 (32 Bit)
• X64 (64 Bit)

Here you can find out which bit system your computer has.

Step 2

Click on the Start/Windows icon at the bottom left of your screen.

Step 3

Then click on the Download tab/folder.

Step 4

Download the file that is suitable for your PC and execute it with a double click.

Step 5

Agree to the terms of the licence agreement and then click Install.

Step 6

Click Yes to allow changes to be made to your device. This step is necessary so that the file or the update can finally be installed.

Step 7

The file will now be downloaded or updated. Please be patient here.

Step 8

Now restart your machine.

Now you can use your Office applications.
Have fun with your product!