Microsoft Visual C++ Minimum Runtime issue

Question

I have had this issue for a while, when downloading certain games and applications I get this error: sometimes I can skip this step.

Answer 1

Download the x86 vc++ installer from:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads-2647da03-1eea-4433-9aff-95f26a218cc0

Run the installer and select uninstall, then run again and install, or sometimes you need to install, uninstall then install.

Answer 2

Hi,

I'm Pedro A, Independent Advisor and I will help you

First, open Control Panel and select "Applications"

Uninstall the latest versions of "Microsoft Visual C++"

(Example: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 / Microsoft Visual C++ 2017)

Now,

Install all versions of Microsoft Visual C ++

Download this file

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/the-l...

Install X64 And X86 versions of C ++ available for windows.

Restart your Windows and check if the message still appears.

Answer 3

When running "vc_redist.x86.exe" it gives me the same popup, but not with vc_redist.x64.exe

Answer 4

EDIT: Try this first

Download the Microsoft Install Uninstall Troubleshooter.

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

Double click to run it, then let it do its thing and select the Uninstall option.

In the list of programs, you should see:

1. Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86) Additional Runtime
2. Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86) Minimum Runtime

Select the first one and proceed. It will scan and clear up the problem. Exit out of the troubleshooter.

Run the troubleshooter again and select the other runtime entry to uninstall.

Finally, run the vc_redist.x86.exe installer.

Answer 5

AFter doing this IT said the issue was fixed but could not uninstall it