Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - Fatal error during installation error code: (0x80070643)

Anonymous
2014-08-21T17:09:52+00:00

Hi,

I'm trying to install antivirus software but it has a dependency on vcredist2010_x86. I had the 2008 redistributable package installed in my computer when I got the dependency error. So I figured I needed the 2010 redistributable package installed instead. I deleted the 2008 redistributable via control panel->uninstall a program. Then went to the link http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328 to install the 2010 service pack. However, I get the error below

Installation failed. Msi Log: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable Setup_20140821_124751589-MSI_vc_red.msi.txt

Final Result: Installation failed with error code: (0x80070643), "Fatal error during installation. "

I have tried re-installing the Microsoft .NET Framework versions because I think I deleted that too when unistalling the 2008 redistributable. But I get the same errors like below

Installation failed. Msi Log: Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Setup_20140821_134411193-MSI_netfx_Core_x64.msi.txt

Final Result: Installation failed with error code: (0x80070643), "Fatal error during installation. "

I have the install logs if needed.

I've tried to install it via safe boot, same error and currently now antivirus software is installed so I know that's not inteferring. I think its the way I deleted the previous c++ 2008 service pack.. maybe there are some residual files in the registry, idk.

Now windows update has an important update to install Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538243. However, I can't install it either and it gives the error code 643 "WindowsUpdate_00000643" "WindowsUpdate_dt000". So right now I can't re-install 2008 or 2010 pack. I just want to install this redistributable http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328. Help, I really want to get this antivirus software installed. Thank you in advance. P.S. What's the difference between service pack and the redistributable package and how comes windows update wants to install the 2008 instead of 2010?

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Anonymous
2014-08-22T12:41:24+00:00

Hello Catherine,

Welcome to Microsoft Community Forum.

I can understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will certainly help you out with this issue.

I would suggest you to try the following methods:

Method 1:

Run fix it from the link and check If the issue persists:

http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/

Method 2:

You may install the latest Windows updates and check if the issue occurs. Follow the steps in the link:

“Install Windows updates in Windows 7”

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Install-Windows-updates

Method 3:

If the above step fails repair .Net framework and check if the issue occurs. Follow the steps in the link:

“Error codes “0x80070643” or “0x643” occur when you install the .NET Framework updates”

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976982

Method 4:

If the above step fails uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Visual c++ and check if the issue persists.

Follow these steps:

Step 1:

Uninstall and Microsoft Visual c++, follow the steps in the link:

“Uninstall or change a program”

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Uninstall-or-change-a-program

Step 2:

After above step download and install the latest Microsoft Visual c++ redistributable 2010from the link:

“Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)”

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d3a-a423-37bf0912db84&displaylang=en

You may also refer the discussion from the following link:

Visual Studio 2010 SP1 Installation failed with error code: (0x80070643)

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-07-30T02:26:33+00:00

    Ey I'm having this problem with windows 10 and I've tried methods 1, 3 and 4. with both x86 and x64.

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