Sometimes, error messages are misleading. If installing the x64 package (detailed above) doesn't work, you must also install the .

Microsoft periodically releases "Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One" packs. Popular tech communities like TechPowerUp and GitHub host trusted packs that include every version and architecture.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 MFC Security Update .

Open > Apps > Installed Apps (or Control Panel > Programs and Features ).

If you manually downloaded the file from Step 1, you can sometimes "trick" the main installer by placing the renamed vcredist_x64.exe into that folder and rerunning the setup. 3. Use an All-in-One (AIO) Runtime Pack