Windows 10: Application missing from Apps and Features after making changes to .dll files related to...

I have an application I am developing. I install the app and as I make coding changes to some of the DLLs, I replace the DLLs in the app's installation folder. I don't uninstall the app, I just modify some of the files. Later, when I go to Apps and Feature to uninstall the app, the app is no longer listed. The registry entry for the app under HLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall... has been removed. Will Windows or Windows Defender remove entries in the registry if it detects modifications to an installed application?



***Modified title from: App disappears from Apps and Features in Windows 10***

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dll missing

Hi Peter,

One of the reasons that may cause the missing DLL error are the files that was deleted due to a recent change on your device. For us to identify the root cause, we'd like to ask a few questions:

• When are you getting this error?
• Have you made any recent changes on your device prior to your concern?
• What are the troubleshooting steps that you've performed to resolve your concern?

Meanwhile, we recommend that you run the SFC scan tool found on this
link as an initial step to replace missing DLL on your device.

We're looking forward to your response.

 

Missing .dll file .

Hi,

I suggest that you perform the steps below and check if it helps resolve the issue.

• Uninstall all those apps (using revo uninstaller) which are giving you msvcr100.dll and msvcp100.dll files missing error
• Open the link below

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679

And download and install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4.

3. Download VSU_4\vcredist_x64.exe if you’ll be installing this on Windows 10 64bit.

4. Download VSU_4\vcredist_x86.exe if you’ll be installing this on Windows 10 32bit.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

 

Missing VCRUNTIME140.dll

Hi Kathleen,

The "Missing VCRUNTIME140.dll" error may have been caused by system file corruption. There might be missing files or documents. This error usually occurs when launching apps or installing Office. For us to investigate the issue, please clarify the following:

• Have you made any changes prior to this issue?
• Are you getting the error when launching apps? If so, what apps are you having issues with?

In the meantime, if you're having issues in launching apps, we suggest uninstalling and reinstalling it. To uninstall an application that's downloaded from Windows Store, kindly refer to the steps provided on this
link. Click on the drop-down menu and choose
"Remove in Settings". On the other hand, to uninstall a program that's not downloaded in Windows Store, please refer to these steps:

• Go to Control Panel.
• Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
• Click the program that you want to uninstall.
• Click Uninstall.

To reinstall apps from Windows Store, perform the following steps:

• From the Start menu, type Store and press
  Enter.
• On the search bar, type in the name of the app that you want to reinstall and press
  Enter.
• Click Free or Buy and wait for the program to install.

If the program is not downloaded from Windows Store, we recommend checking the software developer's website to download it.

Let us know if you need further assistance.