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Problem with Visual C++

Anonymous
2015-08-29T22:10:10+00:00

Hey,

When i try to install GTA V, my PC keeps crashing at the point where the installing programm wants to install Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package. Then i have to reboot my PC manually. 

Hope someone can help me!

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-09-19T10:28:03+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    This issue occurs when the correct C++ runtime components for your type of system are missing or have got corrupted. So, I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if the issue persists.

    Method 1: Try to run the SFC (System File Checker) to check and fix the issues related to system file corruption.

    1. Type CMD in search bar, right click Command Prompt and click Run as Administrator
    2. Type the following command and press ENTER:

    sfc  /scannow

    For more information refer to this link:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833/en-us

    If the issue still persists, try the next method.

    Method 2: Reinstall the C++ redistributable package and check.

    Step 1: Uninstall the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 from your computer. 

    Follow the steps when your computer has booted to desktop. 

    a) Click Start, type Control Panel in search bar and click it

    b) Click on Programs and Features.

    c) Locate Microsoft Visual C++, right click and select Uninstall.

    e) Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall Microsoft Visual C++.

    Step 2: Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 and install.

    Click on the link given below and install in on your computer.

    Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2008

    If it fails to install then try to install it in compatibility mode. Follow the steps given in the link given below to install the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Packages in compatibility mode.

    Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

    For issues regarding Windows updates, I would suggest you to reset Windows Update components as provided in the following article.

    **How do I reset Windows Update components?**

    Hope this information is helpful. Do let us know if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.

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