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Error "The program can't start because mfc120u.dll is missing from your computer." Starting Tableau Desktop

Udgivelsesdato: Apr 24, 2026
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Tableau Desktop cannot start and the following message is displayed:
 
The program can't start because mfc120u.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Cause

There is a file missing from your computer's installation of Visual C++ Runtime. 
 
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Option 1

Repair the program from the Control Panel.  For more information, see this Tableau Community post.

Option 2 

Install Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
  • Make sure to install both files: "vcredist_x86.exe" and "vcredist_x64.exe".
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001472809

 
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