Hi Dave,
- Are these computers connected to a domain network?
- What is the complete error you receive about the C++ run time?
Let's try the following steps in XP computer and check if they help. Method 1:
Step 1: Remove the existing Visual C++ installations.
Refer to this link:
How to change or remove a program in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307895
Step 2: Download and then install the latest Visual C++ run time. To do this, follow these steps:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=5555
If the above method does not work, go to next method.
Method 2: Perform clean boot and run the application and check.
Clean boot will help us identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.
To do this, follow steps from this link:
**http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353**
**NOTE:**After checking the functionality in clean boot, follow the suggestions under
steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state.
Hope this helps.