Microsoft visual C++ 2022 X86 minimum runtime

Question

Hello, I would like to

ask for some help with how to fix this. I don't really even know where to start with this problem.

Answer 1

Hi David,

Open Command Prompt and run this command:

winget list | findstr  /i redist

Copy the output and post it in your reply.

Answer 2

This error usually means the existing Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 x86 Minimum Runtime installation is damaged or Windows Installer is looking for a missing cached MSI file: vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi.

Try this in order:

1. Open Control Panel > Programs and Features.
2. Find every Microsoft Visual C++ entry.
3. For each one, select it, choose Change, and then choose Repair.
4. Restart Windows.

If the repair does not fix it:

1. Download the latest supported Visual C++ v14 Redistributable.
2. Install x86 first, then x64.
3. If prompted, choose Repair or Reinstall.

Important details:

• Visual Studio 2017 and later share the same v14 redistributable files.
• Apps built with Visual Studio 2017, 2019, 2022, or 2026 can use the latest Visual C++ v14 Redistributable.
• The installed redistributable version must be the same as or later than the version used to build the app.
• The redistributable architecture must match the app. For x86 apps, the x86 package is required.
• A newer redistributable replaces an older one, and trying to install an older one over a newer one can produce 0x80070666 by design.

Downloads:

• x86: https://aka.ms/vc14/vc_redist.x86.exe
• x64: https://aka.ms/vc14/vc_redist.x64.exe

If the installer still asks for vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi after reinstalling, use Visual Studio Installer or IDE > Report a Problem and include:

• the exact error text
• a screenshot
• the steps that reproduce it
• a recording if possible

In Visual Studio, the path is Help > Send Feedback > Report a Problem.

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