try the 32-bit (x86). it seemed to have worked for an op.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#visual-studio...
at your own risk
if you see both the Microsoft Visual C++ ver 14.xxxx x86 and x64 in the programs and features menu
click on the x86. then change. a new window should come up to allow you to check repair reboot
do the same for the x64 version then reboot
alternatively you can uninstall these versions one at a time and reboot each time. then download both versions from the website and install x86 version first then reboot then the x64 version then reboot.
this is an attempt to replace corrupted files with new ones that repair didn't fix.
another thing you can try is to run "system file checker" at the elevated command prompt. Your User Account Control must designate you as an administrator
type "cmd" no quotes in search box
then in the window that opens click on run as administrator on the right side
a new window will open probably showing c:\windows\system32
type sfc /scannow don't forget the space between sfc and /scannow
if any of these work post back and report which worked since that may help others with the same issue.
