If a repair fails, click , reboot your PC, and then run the newly downloaded installer.

Visual C++ 2008 (Version 9.0) Service Pack 1. Developer: Microsoft Corporation. License: Free (Redistributable). Why Do You Need This File?

Download it. Run it. Reboot. Then go play your game.

"The program can't start because MSVCR90.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."

: Although less common for updates, some redistributables are available directly through the Microsoft Download Center .

If you are fixing multiple errors, tools like the TechPowerUp VCRedist All-in-One bundle every version from 2005 to 2022 into a single installer. Legacy Compatibility

"The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect."

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries. These libraries are required to run 64-bit applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 installed. Key Technical Specifications vcredist_x64.exe Supported Architecture: 64-bit (x64) operating systems.

Scroll down to find any entries labeled . Right-click the corrupted entry and choose Uninstall . 3. Install Both x86 and x64 Versions

Incompatible Windows build or missing system updates.

The vcredist_x64_2008_SP1_x64.exe file is a redistributable package developed by Microsoft, which contains the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package. This package is required for running applications that were built using Visual C++ 2008 and need the Visual C++ 2008 runtime libraries to function properly.

Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press . Attempt the vcredist installation again.