Can't instal Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x64) on Windows 8.

I'm having the same problem. I tried to download vcredist_x64.exe but ran into the same issue.

I am having trouble installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x64). I keep also getting an error that prevents it from completing. I have just bought this laptop yesterday. It says it was built for windows 10 and it also came preinstalled on it. When I tried to run the fixit application, I was told that my system did not support it. I don't know what to do next since I've tried everything that was stated in the forums.

Hi

I had a very similar problem, but i fixed it.

Go to this link http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347 and download the vcredist_x64.EXE file.

I hope that helps.

I've encountered this issue many times. It seems to occur at random. Using a VM checkpoint, I can run the install, and it hangs at zero seconds forever. Revert to the checkpoint and now it succeeds no problem. As such this should be considered as a bug in Windows or Windows Installer.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community forum!

Your issue description states that you are not able to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x64) on your Windows 8 computer. I will surely try to help you in fixing this issue.

Q1: Do you receive any error message/code? If so, provide the complete error message/code

2: Have you made any changes to the computer prior to this issue?

3: Have you been able to install other applications successfully?

4: Does your computer have 64 bit operating system?

5: Are you installing this through windows update or did this package come with a software/application? Or are you downloading and then installing it?

IMPORTANT: If you have installed previous pre-release versions of Visual C++ 2005 or Visual Studio 2005, such as Beta 1, Beta 2 or Community Technical Preview (CTP) builds, then you must uninstall these versions via Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel before installing the final released version.

 I would recommend you to run the fix it install and uninstall troubleshooter from the below given link:

http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/

To check the latest supported versions of Visual C++

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2019667?wa=wsignin1.0

I would recommend you to Clean Boot the machine and install the package and see if it works.

How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8

**http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135**

Note: Perform Step 3 to reset the computer to start as usual.

Hope this information will help you.

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