• Error,  Windows

    VCRUNTIME140.dll missing

    April 29, 2019 /

    Problem I’m getting the following error message The program can’t start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. Cause VCRuntime140.dll belongs to Visual C++ Redistributable für Visual Studio 2015-2019. The cause for this error are either a corrupt installation or the lack of the correct redistributable. 32-bit applications like UPlay or Origin need next to the x64 version also the x86. It’s best to always install them both. To find out which ones you have installed, type Add and remove Programs in the Windows Search bar and then choose Apps and Features.…

  • Error,  Windows

    Invalid license. Reason code = Missing DLL: [MFPlat.DLL] Error: 0x7E

    September 27, 2015 /

    Problem I get the following error message when trying to start the game We’re sorry, an error has occurred. Invalid licence. Reason code = Missing DLL: [MFPlat.DLL] Error: 0x7E Cause This issue occurs if you have the Windows N or Windows KN editions which include the same Features as the standard Windows except media related technologies (aka Windows Media Player) Solution Install the necessary files separately. You can download them from here. To install, simply double-click on the downloaded file Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Further Reading Missing DLL: [msvcp120.dll]

  • Error,  Windows

    Missing DLL: [msvcpXXX.dll]

    September 21, 2014 /

    Problem I get the following error message when trying to start the game We’re sorry, an error has occurred. Invalid license. Reason code = Missing DLL: [msvcpXXX.dll] Cause The game needs files from the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable to run correctly. Unfortunately they are often not properly installed leading to this error. The number can vary and corresponds to the following pack: MSVCP80.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 MSVCP90.dll belongs  to Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 MSVCP100.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 MSVCP110.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 MSVCP120.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 MSVCP140.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual…

  • Error,  Origin/EA-App

    [ORIGIN] Play button won’t unlock

    September 18, 2014 /

    Problem The play button in Origin stays gray and because of this I can’t start the game. Cause Something is still blocking the button, making it think you didn’t update properly The game is already running in the background Solution Open your task manager and look for a process called TS4.exe. Try running the game from there or kill the process. Exit Origin completely by clicking on Exit in the menu (clicking on X does not close Origin, it just minimizes it to the tray) and restart Origin as Administrator. Reinstall Origin (you won’t loose your game and the warning…

  • Error,  Windows

    VC++ error code 1603

    September 17, 2014 /

    Problem I get the following error message trying to install the game. Error: The VC++ runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully. Setup cannot continue. (1603)  Solutions This error can have several causes. Below a few things you can try: Start as Administrator Right-Click on the Origin Icon on your desktop Choose Run as Administrator. Uninstall faulty Update Go to Uninstall or change a program Click on Installed Updates Click on Name to sort the updates alphabetically Find Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB2918614) Uninstall the Update Restart your computer Reinstall Sims 4 again as administrator. Reinstall VC ++  Redistributable Check…