vc_redist.x64.exe /uninstall /quiet vc_redist.x64.exe /install /quiet
| Error Code | Description | Solution | |------------|-------------|----------| | 0x80240017 | Unspecified error / corrupt download | Re-download the installer. Run Windows Update. | | 0x80070666 | Another version already installed | You already have a newer (2017+) redistributable. No action needed. | | 0x81f40001 | Installation cancelled by user or antivirus | Temporarily disable antivirus, re-run as admin. | | "Failed to configure" | Corrupt Windows Installer cache | Run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth | microsoft visual c 2015 19 redistributable package x64
Download the unified installer directly from the official Microsoft C++ Latest Supported Downloads page. vc_redist
Key files include:
Do uninstall older ones unless you are certain no legacy software requires them. Many corporate apps and older games rely on specific runtime versions. No action needed
Common software requiring VC++ 2015 x64: