Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00" You should see output with Version , PackageFullName , and InstallLocation . Navigate to:
In simple terms, Microsoft.vclibs.140.00 is part of Microsoft’s packaged as an AppX (application package) for UWP (Universal Windows Platform) and desktop-bridged applications. The “140” refers to Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 (all share the same major version number 14.0). The .00 often indicates a baseline version. Microsoft.vclibs.140.00 Package Download
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ Search for Microsoft.VCLibs . You will see a folder like Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.30704.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe . This confirms the framework is installed. Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft