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Trying to download Microsoft visual C++ and not having Additional runtime

Buddy Walden 5 Reputation points
2026-05-19T16:15:02.95+00:00

I have tried uninstalling it and everything that people say to do and every time I go to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 64x it says that the feature you are are trying to use is unavailable and its trying to find a folder with 'vc_runtimeAdditional_x64.msi' I know I dont have it but there's no way to install it please help.

Developer technologies | C++
Developer technologies | C++

A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.

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  2. Taki Ly (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-05-20T03:31:35.1633333+00:00

    Hello @Buddy Walden ,

    This might happen when the system loses the original installer file of an older version, which prevents it from properly uninstalling the old files before putting the new 2022 version in place.

    Since standard uninstall methods don't work for this specific error, one potential solution you might want to try is using a classic Microsoft troubleshooting tool designed to clean broken registry keys for situations like this.

    If you'd like to give it a try, these are the steps I would suggest:

    1. Download the Troubleshooter Tool: You can download the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter: Official Direct Download Link

    2. Run the Tool:

    1. Open the downloaded file (MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta.diagcab).
    2. Click Next to start the troubleshooter.
    3. When asked "Are you having a problem installing or uninstalling a program?", select Uninstalling.
    4. You will see a list of installed programs. Try to look for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - Additional Runtime (or any entry closely related to the Visual C++ x64 package).
    5. Select it, click Next, and choose Yes, try uninstall.
    6. Wait for the tool to do its job. (If there are multiple broken C++ x64 packages, you might need to run the tool a few times to clear them all).

    3. Try Reinstalling Visual C++ 2022: Once the troubleshooter has hopefully cleared out the broken version, restart your computer. Then, try running the fresh installer for Visual C++ 2022 x64 (Make sure to run it as Administrator).

    Give these steps a try and let me know how it goes. If you found my response helpful or informative, I would greatly appreciate it if you could follow this guide for your confirmation.

    Thank you.

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