Couldn't Load Launcher Core

When i try to run  the game launcher, i get 2 error messages. The first reads: Couldn't load launcher core from 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Minecraft Launcher\game\launcher.dll': LoadErrorNotPresent

I went inside this folder and can confirm that the folder is empty.

The second error i get reads: Unable to start the Minecraft Runtime Environment. This is most likely cause by a corruption. Please try to reinstall Minecraft.

 

I have tried to reinstall it about a dozen times. I have restarted the PC after i uninstalled and after i reinstalled. I have updated windows, as well as Nvidia drivers. I also tried using the alternative launcher with the minecraft.exe, but run into the same issues. I tried disabling my firewall and launching, but still have the same issues. Please help me find a solution to this problem. on my other computer that can run the game, i can launch the game and sign in, but when i log into a server doors only half open when i open them. Is this a minecraft problem?