TT24 installation failure: Visual Studio C++ 2022 Redistributable Package (x64) failed

The first year without a CD and predictably something is not included that should have been.  There is no help online, and I've been on hold for 29 minutes w/o hold music so probably just in a black hole.  Is this the final straw to switch to H&R Block after nearly 2 decades?  

OK - since Intuit won't hire help, please community, what can I do?