Windows 10: Visual C++ is corrupted but can't be uninstalled/reinstalled

Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x86 appears to be corrupted and needs to be reinstalled. But, Windows can't uninstall it because it can't find some of the components, which is the whole corruption problem. I get the following window when I try to uninstall: The original problem came about because the system couldn't find vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi which prevented loading of a new application.It would seem there are pieces missing from the registry?I'm hoping this doesn't require reinstalling Windows 11

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Visual C++ Redistributable wants msi file to uninstall

Hi, i hope you're doing good today.

Maybe an older version of Microsoft Visual C++ is blocking the installation. We suggest uninstalling all Microsoft Visual C++ from the control panel before trying to install the new MS Visual C++. Follow the steps below:

Open Control Panel.

Click Programs, then click Programs and Features.

Locate All Microsoft Visual C++, then click Uninstall in all of them.

After uninstalling the program, try to install the version that you're having the problem again.

Regards.

 

Microsoft Visual 2017 C++ msi wont install.

Hi,

Software conflicts are one of the possible reasons why this issue is happening. Based on the error message you provided, an older version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 is blocking the installation. We suggest uninstalling Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 from the control
panel before trying to install the new MS Visual 2017. Follow the steps below:

• Open Control Panel.
  
• Click Programs, then click Programs and Features.
  
• Locate Microsoft Visual 2017 C++, then click Uninstall.
  

After uninstalling the program, try to install Microsoft Visual 2017 C++ again.

Get back to us with the outcome so we can help you further.

 

Runtime Error - Microsoft Visual C++ Library

Hi Thierry,

Based on the information you have provided above, it appears that the issue is specifically with the game itself or its components. For us to resolve this concern, we suggest that you follow the steps provided below:

Step 1: Clean boot.

A clean boot helps to verify if any third party application services or startup item is causing this issue. It will also eliminate software conflicts that could occur when you install a program, an update, or when you run a program in Windows. Please see
this link for the steps.

Step 2: You may also reinstall the Runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries to resolve the problem.

You can uninstall any existing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and check if it helps.

To uninstall the package:

• Open Programs and Features.
• From the list, find Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and click on it.
• Right click on it and select Uninstall.
• Restart the computer.

Download and install the latest package and see if it helps.

Here's the link for the latest supported Visual C++ downloads

Let us know how it goes after performing the aforementioned solutions. We'd be glad to further assist you.