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JohnB5677 · ‎March 21, 2025

This is a Microsoft Windows issue

Here's a more detailed breakdown of troubleshooting steps:

1. Uninstall Previous Versions:

Check for Existing Installations:

In Control Panel or Apps & Features, look for any "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable" entries (x86 and x64) and uninstall them.

Use Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter:

Download and run the Microsoft troubleshooter to uninstall any problematic or stuck installations.

2. Update Windows:

Check for Updates: Go to Windows Update and install any pending updates.

3. Reinstall the Package:

Download the Latest Redistributable: Obtain the latest version of the Visual C++ Redistributable from the official Microsoft website.
Run as Administrator: If necessary, run the installer as an administrator.

4. Additional Troubleshooting Steps (If problems persist):

Check Windows Installer Service:

Ensure the Windows Installer service is running.

Run DISM and SFC:

Open Command Prompt as administrator and run the following commands:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
sfc /scannow

Repair Existing C++ Redistributables:

If you have older versions installed, try repairing them instead of uninstalling and reinstalling.

Delete Cache Files:

Delete the contents of the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder (DataStore and Download folders).

Check for Corrupted Registry Keys:

Open Registry Editor and navigate to Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products. Delete any child keys related to Visual C++ Redistributable installations.

Try Installing from a Different Location:

If the installer fails, try launching the installer from a different drive or folder.

Check for Antivirus Interference:

Temporarily disable your antivirus software and firewall to see if they are causing the issue.

Check for missing DLLs:

If you encounter an error that a library was not found, make sure that the redistributable libraries are deployed correctly on the target system.

This video demonstrates how to fix Microsoft Visual C++ setup failed issues:

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