Microsoft.vclibs.x64.14.00.desktop.appx |link| Jun 2026

Installing apps on or LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) versions of Windows.

The file is a framework package containing the C++ Runtime libraries required by many modern Windows applications (including Microsoft Store apps and WinUI 3 desktop apps) to run on 64-bit systems. What is it? microsoft.vclibs.x64.14.00.desktop.appx

You may need to manually install this package if you encounter errors like "The framework 'Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop' could not be found" when sideloading an app or using Windows Sandbox. 1. Direct Download Installing apps on or LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel)

This package provides the essential C and C++ standard libraries (such as CRT, STL, and MFC) that many Windows applications need to function. By using an .appx framework package instead of a traditional installer, Windows can: You may need to manually install this package

The microsoft.vclibs.x64.14.00.desktop.appx file provides the necessary Visual C++ runtime libraries for 64-bit desktop applications developed using Visual Studio 2015 or later. When you install a UWP app that depends on these libraries, this package may be installed as a prerequisite.

Developers can declare a dependency in their app's manifest, and Windows will handle the installation if it's missing. Common Installation Scenarios

Fixing "missing framework" errors (e.g., when a package depends on Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 ).