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rxmigio
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Oct 26, 2025

Cant install ElGato Studio

unable to downlaod the latest framwork

performed clean boot 

Hello! I contacted Windows support, but they couldn't help me. The guy tried to help me download Elgato Studio, but he still wouldn't let me because it needs: Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop. The above are the steps he took.

 

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  • hi rxmigio​ check below 

    This issue happens when Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop (the Visual C++ UWP Desktop Runtime) is missing, corrupted, or cannot be installed through the Microsoft Store. Elgato Studio depends on this package, so the installation fails.

     

    Below are several reliable fixes you can try.

    1.Install the required VC runtime manually (most common fix)

    Download the missing runtime directly from Microsoft:

    Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop

    ✔ 64-bit:

    https://aka.ms/Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx

    ✔ 32-bit:

    https://aka.ms/Microsoft.VCLibs.x86.14.00.Desktop.appx

    After downloading:

    Right-click the file → Install

    Restart your PC

    Try installing Elgato Studio again

    2.Reset the Microsoft Store

    Sometimes the Store fails to install frameworks.

    Option A — Simple reset

    Press Win + R

    Type: wsreset -i

    Press Enter

    Try installing again

    Option B — Repair/Reset

    Settings → Apps → Installed apps

     

    Microsoft Store → Advanced options

    Click Repair

    If still not working → click Reset

     

    3.Install the Visual C++ Redistributables

    Elgato products rely on these packages.

    Download and install all of these:

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

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

    Restart your computer afterwards.

     

     

     

    • Surya_Narayana's avatar
      Surya_Narayana
      MCT

      4.Re-register all Microsoft Store packages

      If the framework is corrupted, re-registering often helps.

      Open PowerShell as administrator and run:

      Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.VCLibs* | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers

      Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Reset-AppxPackage

      Then install the VC runtime again using the links above.

       

      5.Make sure Windows is fully updated

      The VCLibs package requires a minimum Windows version.

      Settings → Windows Update

      Click Check for updates

      Install everything, including “Microsoft Store updates”

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