x360ce is not a simple script; it is a complex piece of software written in C++. It relies on specific runtime libraries (specifically MSVCR120.dll or VCRUNTIME140.dll) to talk to your Windows operating system.
Without these files, Windows throws errors like:
| Requirement | Status | | :--- | :--- | | Windows 7 SP1, 8, 10, or 11 | ✅ | | .NET Framework 4.5 or higher | ✅ (Usually pre-installed) | | MS Visual C++ 2013 (x86) | ✅ Mandatory | | MS Visual C++ 2015-2022 (x86) | ✅ Mandatory |
Do not download old DLLs from third-party DLL websites—those are a security risk.
x360ce requires Visual C++ Redistributables for Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 (x86 version, even on 64-bit Windows). x360ce install microsoft visual c new
Do this first:
Run vc_redist.x86.exe as Administrator.
Click "Install" – accept the license terms.
Restart your computer (important for the driver to work). x360ce is not a simple script; it is
Already have them? To check: Go to Control Panel → Programs and Features – look for “Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x86)”.
Older guides on YouTube or forums often tell you to install Visual C++ 2008 or 2010. Do not follow that outdated advice for a new x360ce install.
The "new" architecture of x360ce leverages the Universal C Runtime (UCRT), which is part of Windows 10 and 11 but requires the VC++ 2015-2022 redistributable as a bridge. If you install legacy versions only, the new x360ce will fail to recognize your controller input.
Comparison Table:
| x360ce Version | Required VC++ | Common Error if Missing | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Old (v3.2.9) | VC++ 2010 x86 | MSVCR100.dll missing | | Legacy (v4.5) | VC++ 2013 x86 | MSVCP120.dll missing | | New (v4.17+) | VC++ 2015-2022 (x86 + x64) | VCRUNTIME140.dll missing |
Cause: The Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable is missing or the x86 version is not installed.
Fix:
While newer installers overwrite old ones, conflicts can still occur. To ensure a clean slate: