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microsoft virtual c++ redistributable hangs on installation

Raelyn Maddox 0 Reputation points
2026-02-07T23:45:40.77+00:00

I am trying to install Intuit TurboTax Business on my laptop and it states that it requires Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribuable but when I try to install that it hangs up about a third of the way through. How can I fix this so I can install my programs?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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  1. Thomas4-N 10,955 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-02-08T14:23:09.45+00:00

    Hello Raelyn Maddox, welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    It looks like you're installing the Visual C++ Redistributable through the built-in package included with the TurboTax installer. That bundled version might be the issue.

    Try installing the Redistributables manually from the official Microsoft page instead: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads

    Download and install both the x86 and x64 versions listed under “Latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable”.

    After installing both, restart your computer and then run the TurboTax installer again.

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