VCRedist Install/Repair

If you're having odd issues such as:

• Game crashing when you spawn
• Stuck loading after NW logo
  
• Game not starting due to an installation script is running error

Try this guide!

Resolution steps

Installing vc_redist.x64.exe & vc_redist.x86.exe (Latest 2022 Version)

These are the most recent versions (Visual Studio 2022, v17.x).

• Download the Installer
  • For 64-bit Windows: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
  • For 32-bit Windows: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe
• Run the Installer
  • Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
  • A setup window will appear.
• Accept the License Agreement
  • Check "I agree to the license terms and conditions".
  • Click Install.
  • Or if it says its already installed, click repair.
• Wait for Installation
  • The installer will extract and install the necessary files.
  • This usually takes less than a minute.
• Restart

Installing vcredist_x64.exe & vcredist_x86.exe (Older 2015-2019 Version)

These are older versions (Visual Studio 2015-2019, v14.x), sometimes required by legacy apps.

• Download the Installer
• For 64-bit Windows: https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/B/16B06F60-3B20-4FF2-B699-5E9B7962F9AE/VSU_4/vcredist_x64.exe
• For 32-bit Windows: https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/B/16B06F60-3B20-4FF2-B699-5E9B7962F9AE/VSU_4/vcredist_x86.exe
• Run the Installer
  • Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
  • A setup window will appear.
• Accept the License Agreement
  • Check "I agree to the license terms and conditions".
  • Click Install.
  • Or if it says its already installed, click repair.
• Wait for Installation
  • The installer will complete in a few seconds.
• Restart 

Notes

64-bit vs. 32-bit:

If you're on a 64-bit Windows, install both x64 and x86 versions (many apps need both).

If you're on 32-bit Windows, only install the x86 version.