From 8644ed559d653ce8177380a755c3be2f69b8f0ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nevryk S <32854571+nsoliven@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2025 16:18:30 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] Add Note About Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
 Requirement to README (#237)

Added note for Visual C++ redistributable dependency. This caused a "vcruntime140.dll" error on launch of the vdd companion.

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Co-authored-by: Bud
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 README.md | 5 +++++
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index add2fd5..80f8617 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@ Unlike physical monitors, this virtual display can support resolutions and refre
 
 - [Driver Installer (Windows 10/11)](https://github.com/VirtualDisplay/Virtual-Display-Driver/releases) - Check release page for release notes.
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Before using the Virtual Display Driver, ensure the following dependencies are installed:
+> - **Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable**  
+>   If you encounter the error `vcruntime140.dll not found`, download and install the latest version from the [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable page](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170).
+
 ## EDID Database
 - [EDID Database by Bud3699](https://edid.mikethetech.com/)