GPUPower SavingTraylcon.exe - system error - the code execution cannot proceed because mfc140u.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem

Question

Hi

I have been getting this message since windows proceeded with an automatic update and I have no clue what it means or how to fix:

GPUPower SavingTraylcon.exe - system error

The code execution cannot proceed because mfc140u.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem

Could anyone assist? Thanks

Answer 1

Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!

The mfc140u.dll is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable package. To sort out the issue, kindly follow the steps below:

Method 1. Re-register the missing DLL:

Open Terminal (Admin) or Windows PowerShell(Admin) (Press Windows key + X then click Terminal(Admin))

 

Copy, paste, and enter the command below:

regsvr32 MFC140U.DLL

Then hit Enter. Once the process is done, restart the PC and check.

Method 2. Repair All Visual C++:

Press the Windows key + R and type:

appwiz.cpl

Then press

OK, Right-click each Microsoft Visual C++> Click Change> click Repair

Note: Do this on all Visual C++. Restart the computer and check

Method 3. Download and install Visual C++ from the link below:

Kindly download and install X86 and X64:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170

Note: Once done, try to reinstall the software. However, if all fails, a system repair on the affected device might be necessary.

Answer 2

The error message you are encountering indicates that the mfc140u.dll file is missing from your system. This DLL file is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package, which is required for many applications to run properly. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Reinstall the Application: As the error suggests, try reinstalling the program that is giving you the error. This may restore the missing DLL file.
2. Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable: You can download and install the latest version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from the official Microsoft website. Make sure to install the version that matches your system architecture (x86 for 32-bit or x64 for 64-bit).
3. Run System File Checker: You can use the System File Checker tool to scan for and restore corrupted Windows system files. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command sfc /scannow.
4. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows is fully updated, as updates can sometimes fix underlying issues.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to seek further assistance or consider restoring your system to a previous state before the update if the problem started after that.