Need help installing a clean version for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x64

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Need help installing a clean version for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x64

Rachel Sampson 55

I have been having problems with my playing games that use Unity player on my computer. After some research, I decided to check my visual c++ for corruption. I did this by going into control panel and going to programs and features, right clicking and going to change, and selecting the repair option. When I got to Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x64 version 14.30.30708 I got this instead.

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I believe this means the program is so corrupt that it can't be detected or repaired and therefor I need to reinstall an uncorrupted version. If someone could let me know where to download this version of this package I would appreciate it. Or if there is another answer to repairing it, or if there is a mistake I made in going about this I would like to be informed.

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Ivan B 114.7K Independent Advisor

Hi ,

I understand according to the error log because there is a corrupted version of visual c++, follow these procedures first uninstall everything and remove the installation registry folder.

Microsoft FIx it application to completely uninstall visual C++ after uninstallation.

https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/E/9/7E9188C0-2511-4B01-8B4E-0A641EC2F600/MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta.diagcab

Create point system before

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/system-protection-e9126e6e-fa64-4f5f-874d-9db90e57645a

Open the on command(admin) prompt and run the commands: sfc /scannow and dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth , wait for the process to finish and restart the PC.

Open, as an administrator, the Windows Registry by typing "Regedit" into the Windows Start button.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products to remove MSI

Go to "Edit" and look for the missing *.msi file that was called out in the error message.

You have to search in the regedit tab and search according to the location you will find out yours should be 2015-2022 or just 2022 and delete the registry.

Restart on the computer and install Visual C AIO

Reinstall using Visual C++ AIO after download extract the install.bat file right click run as administrator.

https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Give feedback if the information was useful or not.

Thanks

Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:26:05.3333333+00:00

I tried using the install and uninstall program in the link but it can't seem to find the package version that seems to be corrupted.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:28:53.0166667+00:00

Hi ,

In this case, if you can't find it, do the following: access regedit, try to find the registry entry for the corrupted version, delete it as described, then uninstall all Visual C++ using Fix It, following the procedure.

Thanks
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:34:54.2366667+00:00

Hi ,

Use this process here to reinstall. Before that, you have to uninstall all Visual C++ before reinstalling.

If you have any questions about the registry, I can instruct you. Were you able to find the registry for the faulty version?

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:35:28.3733333+00:00

Uninstall all visual C++? I thought I only needed to uninstall the corrupted one. I have versions from different years and, from what I understand, I need all of them.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:37:41.7+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, but you'll reinstall them all using AIO.

The correct way is to uninstall them all because some might also have problems. That's why it's recommended to uninstall them all and then reinstall all versions. The AIO that I linked will reinstall all Visual C++ versions.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:48:46.1333333+00:00

So, just to be clear, after creating a restore point, I need to delete the corrupted version from the system registry, uninstall all the others with the tool, restart the computer, then the link you provided will allow me to reinstall all of them? (I really want to be sure I do this right!)
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:57:28.75+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, that's right, in this case the registry editor (regedit) has to be followed correctly. As a precaution, take a screenshot when you find it and post it here.

Here's an example of how it should be in the registry editor.

You have to delete the entire folder where the product name is located; in this case, it might be 2022 or 2015-2022.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:06:03.15+00:00

This is what I found

so I have to delete the folder that says VC,redist.x64,amd64, 14.30, bundle?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:09:47.1933333+00:00

Hi ,

Search here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:11:56.01+00:00

Ok I've looked under products and it doesn't seem to be there.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:16:45.31+00:00

Hi ,

This Visual C file, if I'm not mistaken, from Appx, you have to search within the location I indicated. I know that the folder doesn't have a name; you'll have to search one by one using a random name and find the Visual file, as shown in the example image.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:19:29.58+00:00

I've looked under products one by one and while there are other visual c files there, the 14.30.30708 is not. Could it really just not be on my computer and for some reason was just showing up on control panel anyway?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:22:07.44+00:00

Hi ,

It won't be version 14.38; you just have to find Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022, 2015, or 2022, as shown in the image. You have to delete this one so you can reinstall it. Remove the corrupted version; if it has an installer, it won't work.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:27:02.6933333+00:00

is this it? Also when I uninstall all the packages using the tool, does that include the x86 ones? (my computer is a 48) Also do I need to get rid of the visual c packages that are for other years under products or just this one?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:36:17.8566667+00:00

Hi ,

That's correct. You'll delete that folder and also look for the x86 version and delete only those as well.

You'll restart your PC after deleting the folders. Regarding uninstalling the others, you'll uninstall both the x86 and x64 versions, then uninstall them.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:38:47.4166667+00:00

I'll be deleting the folders for the 2022 visual c packages both 64 and 86. What about the other years?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:41:19.9066667+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, you don't need to do that for the others, only for 2015 or 2022, which are the faulty visual versions. Once you delete them, restart the machine and follow the procedure. Uninstall all other Visual C versions using Fix It, or you can do it directly through the control panel.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:52:31.6433333+00:00

Ok I've uninstalled all the packages and downloaded the all in one zip file. Do I just click install_all in the file explorer? It says the publisher could not be verified which makes me nervous.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T04:00:58.3433333+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, after uninstalling everything, just run install_all as administrator, or you can install them one by one in the package if you wish.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T04:03:14.2666667+00:00

It's running. Out of curiosity what exactly was it that I did in registry that was different from just uninstalling the programs?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T04:05:04.2833333+00:00

Hi ,

The folder you uninstalled will recognize that the Visual C package is not installed, so when you reinstall it, it will overwrite the faulty Visual C package and replace the registry and files, fixing the Visual C issue.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T04:11:34.2366667+00:00

Everything is installed at the game seems to be running fine. I'm gonna play for a bit to make sure it is done randomly crashing before I accept your answer.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T04:13:48.0766667+00:00

Hi ,

If reinstalling everything correctly resolved the Visual C issue, I provided the solution for Visual C as you requested. I hope everything works out.

Thanks

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Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:26:05.3333333+00:00

I tried using the install and uninstall program in the link but it can't seem to find the package version that seems to be corrupted.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:28:53.0166667+00:00

Hi ,

In this case, if you can't find it, do the following: access regedit, try to find the registry entry for the corrupted version, delete it as described, then uninstall all Visual C++ using Fix It, following the procedure.

Thanks
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:34:54.2366667+00:00

Hi ,

Use this process here to reinstall. Before that, you have to uninstall all Visual C++ before reinstalling.

If you have any questions about the registry, I can instruct you. Were you able to find the registry for the faulty version?

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:35:28.3733333+00:00

Uninstall all visual C++? I thought I only needed to uninstall the corrupted one. I have versions from different years and, from what I understand, I need all of them.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:37:41.7+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, but you'll reinstall them all using AIO.

The correct way is to uninstall them all because some might also have problems. That's why it's recommended to uninstall them all and then reinstall all versions. The AIO that I linked will reinstall all Visual C++ versions.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:48:46.1333333+00:00

So, just to be clear, after creating a restore point, I need to delete the corrupted version from the system registry, uninstall all the others with the tool, restart the computer, then the link you provided will allow me to reinstall all of them? (I really want to be sure I do this right!)
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:57:28.75+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, that's right, in this case the registry editor (regedit) has to be followed correctly. As a precaution, take a screenshot when you find it and post it here.

Here's an example of how it should be in the registry editor.

You have to delete the entire folder where the product name is located; in this case, it might be 2022 or 2015-2022.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:06:03.15+00:00

This is what I found

so I have to delete the folder that says VC,redist.x64,amd64, 14.30, bundle?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:09:47.1933333+00:00

Hi ,

Search here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:11:56.01+00:00

Ok I've looked under products and it doesn't seem to be there.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:16:45.31+00:00

Hi ,

This Visual C file, if I'm not mistaken, from Appx, you have to search within the location I indicated. I know that the folder doesn't have a name; you'll have to search one by one using a random name and find the Visual file, as shown in the example image.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:19:29.58+00:00

I've looked under products one by one and while there are other visual c files there, the 14.30.30708 is not. Could it really just not be on my computer and for some reason was just showing up on control panel anyway?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:22:07.44+00:00

Hi ,

It won't be version 14.38; you just have to find Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022, 2015, or 2022, as shown in the image. You have to delete this one so you can reinstall it. Remove the corrupted version; if it has an installer, it won't work.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:27:02.6933333+00:00

is this it? Also when I uninstall all the packages using the tool, does that include the x86 ones? (my computer is a 48) Also do I need to get rid of the visual c packages that are for other years under products or just this one?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:36:17.8566667+00:00

Hi ,

That's correct. You'll delete that folder and also look for the x86 version and delete only those as well.

You'll restart your PC after deleting the folders. Regarding uninstalling the others, you'll uninstall both the x86 and x64 versions, then uninstall them.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:38:47.4166667+00:00

I'll be deleting the folders for the 2022 visual c packages both 64 and 86. What about the other years?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T03:41:19.9066667+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, you don't need to do that for the others, only for 2015 or 2022, which are the faulty visual versions. Once you delete them, restart the machine and follow the procedure. Uninstall all other Visual C versions using Fix It, or you can do it directly through the control panel.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:52:31.6433333+00:00

Ok I've uninstalled all the packages and downloaded the all in one zip file. Do I just click install_all in the file explorer? It says the publisher could not be verified which makes me nervous.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T04:00:58.3433333+00:00

Hi ,

Yes, after uninstalling everything, just run install_all as administrator, or you can install them one by one in the package if you wish.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T04:03:14.2666667+00:00

It's running. Out of curiosity what exactly was it that I did in registry that was different from just uninstalling the programs?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T04:05:04.2833333+00:00

Hi ,

The folder you uninstalled will recognize that the Visual C package is not installed, so when you reinstall it, it will overwrite the faulty Visual C package and replace the registry and files, fixing the Visual C issue.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T04:11:34.2366667+00:00

Everything is installed at the game seems to be running fine. I'm gonna play for a bit to make sure it is done randomly crashing before I accept your answer.
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T04:13:48.0766667+00:00

Hi ,

If reinstalling everything correctly resolved the Visual C issue, I provided the solution for Visual C as you requested. I hope everything works out.

Thanks

Answer 1

_AW_ 67,926 Volunteer Moderator

Click uninstall for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x64 version 14.30.30708 and when you get the error below, click Yes to remove the entry -

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Uninstall the highlighted entry -

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Answer 2

_AW_ 67,926 Volunteer Moderator

Press Windows key + R to open the run box and enter control.exe > OK - to open Control Panel.

Where it says View by: select small icons

Click on Programs and Features and scroll down to the Microsoft Visual C++* entries

Expand the Name column so all complete entry names are visible.

Post a screenshot.

Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T03:39:56.79+00:00

Answer 3

S.Sengupta 30,901 MVP Volunteer Moderator

Uninstall the corrupted version.

Ref:

Uninstall or remove Visual Studio

Install the latest version from the following ref:

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170

The 2015-2022 redistributable are all compatible with each other, so installing the latest version will replace your corrupted 14.30 version.

Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:18:51.54+00:00

Is it safe to uninstall the corrupted version? I read that uninstalling a package can cause problems. Also I noticed that I seem to also have the 14.44.35211.0 version already on my computer, should I just leave it or uninstall that also?
Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-21T02:25:00.71+00:00

Hi ,

You can completely uninstall all Visual C++ packages and reinstall them without any problems.

Thanks
Rachel Sampson 55 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:31:49.3666667+00:00

On the site in the link there is an option for 2017-2026 and for 2015. Am I supposed to get the more recent one? (sorry for all the questions but from what I've read visual packages are really important so I want to make sure I'm doing this right)

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