Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables

Question

Hello. Can someone please helpe me I was actually running csgo without visual c++ redistributables and it somehow worked. And I was getting around 80 fps but when I installed the

2015-2019

2013

2012

Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables

I noticed some lag performance on my laptop and also in my games.

Could it be the cause of these redistributables or some other thing?

Can someone please help me?

Answer 1

Not that I know of, Hiam. But you can use a System Restore point to go back before they were installed to see if it recovers from the lag.

If not then go ahead and do the fixes for lag to see if it can be improved.

Were all of the drivers updated to the latest from the PC or device maker's Support Downloads web page? The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is how to keep the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Windows drivers are rarely enough.

Answer 2

To be honest I actually performed a clean install of OS on system so pretty much all the softwares were removed from the process of resetting. So that means after resetting , no microsoft visual c++ redistributables were found anymore.

The game was fine without any of these present but I noticed my system getting laggy after installing office then Adobe acrobat and then updating to 21H1 from 20H2 and then finally the microsoft redistributables.

The redistributables I installed were

(a)2015-2019 x64 and x86

(b)2013 x64 and x86

(c)2012 x64 and x86

I installed the 2015-2019 redistributables before installing office.

And may I ask , are there some bugs or something relating to performance regarding the 20H2 and 21H1?

Answer 3

Hi Hiam. II'm Greg, an Independent Advisor, Volunteer Moderator and 10 year Windows MVP here to help you.

Let's try everything to fix the game lag since you may need VCC++ anyway:

1. If you don't think you need it or want to try without it then see if you can System Restore to a point before the problem started:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-system-r...

System Restore is your first line of defense and can take you back to a point before a problem began. If it doesn't help then you can undo it. Read about it first in the tutorial above and then try restoring to just before this started. If System Restore is not enabled on C drive do that now so it's available in the future.

If the problem repeats or System Restore doesn't work then check which Windows Updates were installed at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Updates > Update History, uninstall them there or System Restore again, then immediately check for and block the Updates with the Hide Updates tool explained here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8280-hide-s...

2. See fixes for games lagging:

https://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/slow-game...

https://usa.kaspersky.com/blog/windows-10-gamin...

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/how-t...

https://www.ccleaner.com/knowledge/what-causes-...

https://www.howtogeek.com/142193/htg-explains-w...

https://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Game-Lag

https://www.gigaclear.com/blog/how-reduce-lag-a...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bZCT6dhLCE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtuLtHcOu1s

Games Fixes:

Make sure you are signed into the game and MS Store at top right corner Profile icon. This saves Store games progress.

Do you know when this started? If so See if you can System Restore to a point before the problem began following this guide: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-system-r...

System Restore is your first line of defense and can take you back to a point before a problem began. If it doesn't help then you can undo it. Read about it first in the tutorial above and then try restoring to just before this started.

If the problem repeats or System Restore doesn't work then check which Windows Updates were installed at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Updates > Update History, uninstall them there or System Restore again, then immediately check for and block the Updates with the Hide Updates tool explained here: https://www.howtogeek.com/223864/how-to-uninsta...

Even if you've already tried one of these steps, please do them over in sequence:

1. Check for game Updates in MS Store Hub (three dots at top right of Store app) > Downloads & Updates.
2. Run the MS Store apps troubleshooter at Windows Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional Troubleshooters > Windows Store Apps.
3. Try to Reset or Repair the game in Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > [Name of game] > Advanced Options > Reset or Repair. Restart PC.
4. If that's not enough then uninstall the game from the same place, restart PC, reinstall the game from MS Store Hub (three dots at top right of Store app) > My Library.
5. If the above steps don't help then go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

6. Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page.

7. If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/software-downlo...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post resolved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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