msvcp120.dll - what is it for?

In fact, there is nothing wrong with the absence of this file. On the contrary, its absence can be compensated for very easily and quickly without any Windows reinstallations. What should you pay attention to first when you come across this file? Naturally, on its origin.

msvcp120.dll belongs to the msvcp***.dll family of libraries provided with the Visual C++ Redistributable Package.

The solution suggests itself - go to the Microsoft.Com website in the downloads section, find the distribution kit "Visual C++ for Visual Studio 2013", download the most current version for your system (x86 or x64 - depending on whether it is 32 or 64). bit/bit system you have) and, accordingly, install it. In conclusion restart the system. That's it, the problem should now go away. If you still have questions regarding this file, then do not hesitate to ask them in the comments.