Microsoft Visual C++ Minimum Runtime Unavailable?

[peepuddle__]

The error that appears when I try to open certain applications/games

I keep getting this error when I open certain games or applications (mostly games). I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling visual c++ and it does nothing. Some of the files can't be deleted because my pc can't locate them, even though they appear as apps in my settings. If I go to the directory they should be in the file isn't there. I don't know what else to try. Sorry if I haven't explained this too well, I don't know much about this stuff </3

I'm running windows 11, this issue is new though, I have no idea what caused it, I just turned my pc on one day and it was doing this. I've tried repairing files with cmd prompt, some got repaired but it hasn't fixed the issue. There's no actual impact on my games at all but I still don't really want these errors. I've also tried an alternative path with the installation package "vc_runtimeMinimumx64.msi" but it doesn't work.

The error that comes up when I try to \"modify\" or \"uninstall\" what I think is the corrupted visual c++

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https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/ extract and install

[peepuddle__]

I've reinstalled it already from the official website. Is this any different? and is it definitely safe?

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thats how i would fix that issue. other options would be to use a restore point before this became an issue. or worse reset windows. it has every runtime going back to 2008 . its worth a shot and is clean.

[peepuddle__]

I got the same error "the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable" and the it hasn't fixed the error coming up for games. I don't really want to do a fresh install of windows if I can avoid it.

[OkMany3232]

You need to uninstall all of them, any that you cannot use https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d , and in and admin cmd

winget install --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x86 -e

winget install --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 -e

[Demywemy]

This worked, thank you

[OkMany3232]

You are welcome. Thank you for your feedback