Common Executor Errors on Windows and How to Fix Them
Most executor problems come from four things: a missing Windows runtime, a blocked connection, the wrong Roblox version, or security software. Work through this list before opening a ticket.
1. Install the runtimes
Errors that mention a .dll (VCRUNTIME140.dll, VCRUNTIME140_1.dll, MSVCP140.dll) or a .NET error mean a runtime is missing. Install these from Microsoft's website and restart:
- Visual C++ Redistributable — x64 and x86
- .NET 6 and .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64)
- Node.js (LTS) — Wave needs it
2. Connection errors
Errors like Curl Error, SSL connection could not be established, Failed to fetch, Download failed, http error code 0 or Unknown error mean the executor can't reach its servers.
- Connect through a VPN such as Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 (WARP) or Proton VPN (both free), then try again. Some networks and ISPs block the executor's servers.
- Open Command Prompt as administrator and run
ipconfig /flushdns. - Sync your clock: Settings → Time & language → Date & time → Sync now. A wrong clock breaks key checks.
3. Wrong Roblox version
Version mismatch, build mismatch, crashes on attach or a stuck loading screen right after a Roblox update: check the status page, then follow How to downgrade Roblox if needed.
4. Security software
- SmartScreen ("Windows protected your PC"): press More info → Run anyway for a file from the official source.
- Exclusions: add the executor's folder to your antivirus exclusions so updates don't get deleted.
- Driver-based tools (Potassium, Matcha) may also need Windows features like Memory Integrity changed. Your delivery guide covers it.
Key and HWID problems
Invalid key
- Restart the executor, then your PC.
- Sync your clock and flush DNS (see above).
- Still invalid? Message us with your order ID.
Authentication failed / HWID mismatch
- Your hardware ID changed (new parts, Windows reinstall, spoofer).
- Volt and Real: reset it yourself on their websites. Potassium:
/reset hwidin the PSM bot. Delta: Platoboost's reset page. Wave and others: message us.
A script kicks you asking for an HWID reset
- That's the script's key, not the executor's. Reset it in the script's Discord panel.
Still stuck?
Open a ticket in our Discord with your order ID, the executor name and a screenshot of the error. We reply fast.
Related guides
- How to Downgrade Roblox for Your Executor
- How to Install Wave Executor
- How to Install and Activate Potassium
Still stuck? Ask us on Discord.