Sometimes aggressive antivirus software flags .dll files as "false positives" and moves them to quarantine. Check your Windows Security history to see if it was recently blocked.
If the above methods fail, you can manually place the file. Only do this if you trust the source. 32-bit Windows: Copy the file to C:\Windows\System32 .
While it's tempting to just download the single file from a third-party site, that's often risky. Here is the safest and most effective way to fix the issue. 1. The "Official" Fix: Reinstall Visual C++
Run the installers and select if it's already installed, or Install if it’s missing. 2. The "Quick" Fix: Use System File Checker