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I keep getting a vc_runtimeMinimum_64.msi File Not Found, i try to ok the link but it comes back cannot be found.

Bob Worthington-Harris 0 Reputation points
2026-05-28T15:11:00.7166667+00:00

I keep getting a vc_runtimeMinimum_64.msi File Not Found, i try to ok the link but it comes back cannot be found. I tried to update it but got "The older versionof MS virtual C ++2022 x64 Minimum RUntime14.51.36231 cannot be removed. I have followed the AI advise and it then says contact serviceIMG_2057

Not a clue what to do. Please help

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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  1. Carl-L 14,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-06-02T13:21:56.58+00:00

    Hello Bob Worthington-Harris,

    Thank you for your patience.

    In this case, please try to foce uninstall the package and reinstall it to see if it helps.

    • Type "PowerShell" in the search bar and select "Run as administrator".
    • Type Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object { $.Name -like "Visual C++ 2015-2022" } | ForEach-Object { $.Uninstall() } and press Enter.
    • Try to reinstall the latest version of VC runtime.

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  2. Carl-L 14,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-05-29T08:54:38.4333333+00:00

    Hello Bob Worthington-Harris,

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Before we proceed, may I have a photo of the not found message as well? Please remember to remove all personal information before posting. Additionally, can you please check in the list of Apps and features to see if there are any VC runtime still remains?

    I'm waiting for your reply.

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    2026-05-28T15:11:28.2866667+00:00

    The error indicates that the existing Visual C++ 2015–2022 x64 Minimum Runtime (version 14.51.36231) is partially installed or corrupted, and the installer cannot find the vc_runtimeMinimum_64.msi file to remove or repair it. This is a common Visual C++ Redistributable installation problem.

    Follow these steps in order:

    1. Make sure the latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable is being installed
      • Use the latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015–2022 as described in the "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads" article. Installing the latest package can repair or replace broken components.
    2. Temporarily disable antivirus and security software
      • Turn off Windows Defender real-time protection and any third‑party endpoint protection temporarily.
      • Run the Visual C++ Redistributable (VC Redist) installer again.
      • Re‑enable all protection software after the attempt.
    3. Run the installer as Administrator
      • Right‑click the VC Redist installer and select Run as administrator.
      • This helps if the failure is related to file‑access or permissions when trying to remove the old runtime.
    4. Ensure Windows is fully updated
      • Go to Windows Update, install all pending updates, reboot, and then retry the VC Redist installer.
    5. Collect and review the failure logs if it still fails
      • Download and run the Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET Log Collection Tool (Collect.exe) as described in the troubleshooting guide.
      • After it finishes, extract %TEMP%/vscollect.zip and look in the Temp folder for files named like dd_vcredist_x64_yyyyMMddHHmmss.log.
      • Search those logs for "Error" or "Failed" to see the exact cause (for example, problems removing the older version or accessing the missing vc_runtimeMinimum_64.msi).
    6. If none of the above resolves the issue
      • Use the "Report a Problem" option for the Visual C++ Redistributable and submit a feedback item.
      • Include: the VC Redist version being installed (14.51.36231), any previously installed VC Redist versions, and the dd_vcredist_x64_*.log files collected with the log tool. Without these logs, the issue is usually not actionable.

    These steps address corrupted or missing installer packages, access‑denied issues, and generic fatal errors during Visual C++ Redistributable setup.

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