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7 Ways to Fix Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime on Windows 10
Find out how to perform a clean boot and more to solve this error
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Updated onJuly 2, 2024
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After updating your PC to the latest version, you expect everything should work perfectly. However, users are complaining that they are prompted by a Microsoft Visual C++ runtime error.
This message reads:This application has requested the runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. Just like with theMicrosoft Visual C++ error 0x80070666 error, you can fix this issue with our solutions.
Still, you won’t need to worry because we have a fix to the Visual C++ runtime library error in Windows 10 and you can continue your normal use of the operating system afterward.
What is the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library error?
There’s also a chance that the Visual C++ feature is broken or corrupt. In this case, we recommend a third-party tool to automatically download all the outdated drivers on your PC.
What is a C++ runtime error?
A program is said to have a runtime error if its syntax is proper yet it has a bug that can only be found while the program is being executed.
This error could be brought on by the absence of Runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries, or it might be the result of a fault with the software.
Visual C++ is a basic component of many applications, and if it gets damaged, you’ll get various error messages on your PC.
Many users reported that theyCannot install Visual C++ 2015, and that can negatively impact all applications that require this component.
These issues affect every version of Windows, and many reportedRuntime error in Windows 11as well. Luckily, there are ways to fix these problems, and this guide will show you how to do that.
The Microsoft Visual C++ runtime error can be problematic, and speaking of errors, users reported the following issues as well:
Yes, you can uninstall some of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables but it is not advisable. This is because there are software and programs on your PC that rely on one or more of them.
So, when you uninstall any one of the Redistributables, the software that relies on it stops working.
How do I fix the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library error on Windows 10?
1. Perform a clean boot
Sometimes, third-party and startup applications can interfere with your system and cause Microsoft Visual C++ runtime errors to appear. To fix this problem, you need to perform a clean boot.
If you do not get the error anymore you will have to do this step, but this time disable the applications one by one and see exactly which of them is causing this error to appear.
2. Remove your graphics card driver
Your graphics card driver can often cause Microsoft Visual C++ runtime error, and to fix it you need to reinstall your graphics card driver.
If you do not then it means that you need to update your graphics card driver to the latest version that is compatible with your Windows 10 system version.
To see how to update your drivers, we advise you to check out ourdetailed guideon how to update your graphics card driver.
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3. Reinstall Windows 10
If the problem still persists, your only option might be to reinstall Windows. Before you do that, try to access your files and back them up. To reinstall Windows 10, you’ll need aWindows installation media.
To create one, you’ll need to useMedia Creation Toolon a working PC. After creating an installation media, follow the above steps.
After you successfully reinstalled the operating system, you will have to make sure that you do not update your PC until Microsoft fixes the issues with Visual C++ runtime error.
4. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
To fix the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime error, you can learn the simple but efficient method to reinstall your Visual C++ Redistributables. To do that, follow the steps detailed below.
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Press theWindowskey +S, enter Control paneland selectControl Panelfrom the list.
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ChooseUninstall a programunder theProgramsoption.
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Locate Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, and double-click it to remove.
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Finally, click theYesbutton when prompted to complete the process.
Once you remove all Redistributables, you have todownload them from Microsoft’s website. Keep in mind that you’ll have to install all available Redistributables in order to fix this problem.
Instead of reinstalling the Redistributables, you can also repair your installation by following the steps below:
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RepeatSteps 1 and 2from above, and click on the Redistributable to repair.
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Click theChangebutton at the top.
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Click on theRepairbutton in the setup windows and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
Keep in mind that not all Redistributables support repair. If the Change option from step 2 isn’t available, your only option is to remove the selected Redistributable.
This might be a bit tedious solution, but many users reported that reinstalling Visual C++ Redistributables fixed the problem for them, so be sure to try it.
5. Create a new user account
If you’re still getting Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library error, you might be able to fix the problem simply by creating a new user account.
After creating a new account, you need to sign out from your current account and switch to a new one. If the problem doesn’t appear, it means that your old account is corrupted.
To fix the problem, move your personal files to a new account and use it instead of your old account.
6. Turn off the Compatibility mode
Compatibility mode is a useful feature that allows you to run old applications on your PC. However, this feature can sometimes cause Microsoft Visual C++ runtime error to appear.
To fix the problem, you need to disable Compatibility Mode by following the above steps. After doing that, try to run the application again and the error message shouldn’t appear.
7. Reinstall the problematic application
If you’re getting the Microsoft Visual C++ error while trying to run a specific app, you might want to try reinstalling that application. Sometimes your files can get corrupted, and that can cause this error to appear.
You are done, the steps above will fix your Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library error in the shortest time possible.
For other error that crashes important software on your PC, check out ourcomprehensive guide to fix the runtime error r6025 in Visual C++.
If you encounter any other troubles along the way, you can write us below in the comments section of the page and we will help you further with this issue.
Also, please leave there any other suggestions or questions you may have.
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