"msvcp140_1.dll" is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file provided by Microsoft as a part of the Microsoft® Visual Studio® development environment. Visual Studio is a comprehensive suite of tools and services that developers utilize to create applications for Windows, mobile platforms, and other computing environments. The "msvcp140_1.dll" file, in particular, is associated with the Microsoft® C Runtime Library and is one of the files needed to run programs developed using Visual Studio that are written in the C++ language. This DLL contains specific functions and procedures that help these applications operate correctly.

If a user gets an error related to "msvcp140_1.dll", it typically indicates that the DLL is either missing or corrupted on their system. This might prevent certain applications, especially those developed with Visual Studio, from running properly. Errors related to this file can arise from various reasons, such as when a program is improperly installed or uninstalled, or if there's a malware infection affecting system files. To resolve such issues, users often need to either reinstall the affected software or directly address the missing or corrupted DLL file, for instance, by obtaining a fresh copy from a trusted source or by performing a system repair.