Search for "Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable" in the list. Right-click it and select , then choose Restart your PC. Solution 3: Run System File Checker (SFC Scan)
If the file is damaged, Windows can repair it automatically. Command Prompt as Administrator (Search for
The "120" in the filename refers to the version of the Visual Studio compiler (Visual Studio 2013). Many software developers use this specific version of the compiler to create their games and applications. When you run a program built with these tools, it calls upon the msvcp120.dll file to execute specific code instructions—usually related to C++ standard library functions.
