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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
  • Or some other weird random issue

Try this guide!

Resolutions

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

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

ForRun 32-bitthe Windows:Installer https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.
    Double-click the downloaded .exe     file. A setup window will appear. 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
    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 

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