Once the Microsoft Visual C++ error is resolved, here is the golden path to emulating your controller.
2. Error: "0xc000007b / Application Unable to Start Correctly"
x360ce must live in the same folder as the game’s executable ( .exe file). x360ce install microsoft visual c
are a set of runtime library files (often seen as .dll files) that many applications, including x360ce, need to run. Without these, you will encounter errors like "MSVCP140.dll is missing" or "VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found". These files are not just a single version; multiple versions (like the 2015-2022, 2013, 2012 editions) can coexist, as different programs are built with different Visual Studio tools.
If you installed Visual C++ and x360ce still throws an error, you may be missing other essential Microsoft frameworks. Ensure you have the following installed: Once the Microsoft Visual C++ error is resolved,
x360ce builds and its associated DLLs frequently require the Visual C++ 2015–2022 redistributable (commonly identified by missing DLL names like VCRUNTIME140.dll, MSVCP140.dll, or api-ms-win-crt-*). However, older or differently packaged versions of x360ce (or third-party plugins) can require earlier runtimes. To identify the specific requirement:
This could be antivirus software. Windows Defender sometimes flags x360ce as a "hacktool" because it modifies game DLLs. Add the game folder to your antivirus exclusions list before running x360ce. are a set of runtime library files (often seen as
"The program can't start because MSVCP140.dll is missing from your computer." "VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found."
Finally, test your Xbox controller to ensure it's working properly:
Even after following the steps, things can go wrong. Here is the diagnostic manual for the top 5 errors.
You are missing the Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (or later). Fix: