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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 (Latest 2022 Version)

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

  • Download the Installer
  • Run the Installer
    • 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 (Older 2015-2019 Version)

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

    Download the Installer
      https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/B/16B06F60-3B20-4FF2-B699-5E9B7962F9AE/VSU_4/vcredist_x64.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

            The guide above is for 64-bit Windows only due to our minimum requirements.

            If you're on 32-bit Windows, you would have to upgrade your Operating System to 64-bit.

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