After uninstall, verify DLLs removed from System32 . Some apps may fail—reinstall if needed.
Open . Look for:
If you are redistributing your own VS2008 x64 application: microsoft visual c++ 2008 redistributable x64
| Error Code | Meaning | Solution | |------------|---------|----------| | 0x80070666 | Another version already installed | Uninstall all VC++ 2008 x64 entries via Programs and Features → reboot → reinstall | | 0x80240017 | Unsupported Windows version | Run in compatibility mode for Windows 7 (rare) | | 0x643 | Windows Installer corruption | Run msiexec /unregister → msiexec /regserver → reboot | | Error 1935 | COM registration failure | Run SFC /SCANNOW and reinstall Windows Installer | | Missing msvcr90.dll after install | Path conflict | Copy DLLs manually to app’s local folder as temporary fix | After uninstall, verify DLLs removed from System32
In this post, we’re diving deep into the . We’ll explain why it’s still relevant more than a decade after its release, why your computer likely still needs it, and how to fix common errors associated with it. Look for: If you are redistributing your own
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For most users, this is a moment of confusion. What is this? Why is it installing? Do I need it? Can I delete it?