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Re: Easy Anti-Cheat - untrusted system file - vcruntime140.dll

still not working i have no clue what to do after this i've tried everything in the book

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  • I have had this issue for weeks now as well. I get the exact same error "untrusted system file vcruntime140.dll" (screenshot attached). I've researched this thoroughly throughout the last few weeks and the only solution I've found is the one already posted here but it did not work for me. Here is a list of things I've already attempted to solve the issue:

    • ran the easycheat installer, reinstalled, repaired multiple times
    • uninstalled, reinstalled all visual c++ modules including the 2015 one involved with BF 2042
    • updated windows 10
    • ran a validate/repair check from EA desktop app for BF 2042
    • uninstalled and reinstalled BF 2042 multiple times
    • ran other easy anti cheat games such as halo masterchief collection without any issues or errors
    • ran system file checker numerous times
    • ran memtest and found zero issues
    • replaced the file in question (vcruntime140.dll) from DLLfiles.com (by renaming the original) 

    I thought for sure if I replaced the file, it would work but unfortunately it just gave me the same error but with a different file in the sys32 folder. I have to mention that I've had this issue before with BF 2042, but it seemed to fix itself, I don't remember whether it was through an update or not.

    Also, might be worth mentioning that I was curious, so I deleted everything in the certificates folder of easy anti cheat and started the game. It did actually run, and I was able to join a game for about a minute before obviously I got an authentication error. 

  • I've got the solution. This is the fault of Microsoft and Steam/Origin. They are not installing the right Visual C++ 2015 modules!
    Somehow Microsoft isn't pushing the latest version either through Windows Update. 
    and also Steam/Origin is not doing it by installing the game. 

    Download the latest Visual C++ version here:

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

    https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe
    https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe

    Install both.

    It will upgrade the distribution to version : 14.36.32532 

    After it, you can play again.


    Kind regards,

    Lootbox/Jurgen

    Microsoft support employees themselves are useless. They say that your OS is corrupted.
    All other websites mentioning stupid solutions aswell. like sfc scans, messing with admin-rights, repairing/reinstalling game, reinstalling Anti-cheat and more. 



  • HeyimJakeyy's avatar
    HeyimJakeyy
    2 years ago

    Wow! I must admit at first I was skeptical about whether this would work or not but you have completely solved my issue! Thank you so much!  

  • Pytru's avatar
    Pytru
    2 years ago

    Thank you so much, had the same problem and tried as well several things to fix it. Can confirm that this is the solution 🙂 

  • cimo46's avatar
    cimo46
    2 years ago

    i swear it worked just after i installed what u suggest to instal you are a life saver thank so much  🙌

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