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Solved: Steam Running Install Script Microsoft VC Redistributable

Launch games on a clean slate by verifying game files

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Updated onAugust 13, 2024

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When launching a game on Steam and you get arunning install script Microsoft VC Redistributablemessage, it means some critical files are missing.

Install scripts are usually part of the game you’re trying to run and without them, youcannot launch the game on your Steam client.

It’s not peculiar behavior as any necessary components or configurations required before launching a game can be installed but if they take too long or fail to launch your game, therein lies a problem.

How do I fix the Steam running install script Microsoft VC Redistributable error message?

1. Run the Steam client as an administrator

Also, check that your device meets the game’s minimum system requirements and that your OS is up-to-date.

2. Remove the appinfo.vdf file

VDF files usually contain configuration settings and other game-related information. By deleting this file, you reset these settings to default and the next time arunning install script Microsoft VC redistributablemessage appears, it will trigger a reinstallation because these files have to be rebuilt.

Forcing a refresh means the corrupt files will no longer be in operation and when a new one is regenerated, the installation will be seamless.

3. Verify game files

4. Reinstall Microsft VC manually

5. Repair the Visual C++ installer

The installer is responsible for successfully installing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package on your system. If there are any corrupt files or broken registry entries, repairing the installer will ensure these files have been regenerated and are compatible with your system.

6. Disable your antivirus/firewall temporarily

An overzealous antivirus has the ability to block certain game configurations or installations if deemed risky. Temporarily disabling your security software may allow the installation to bypass these restrictions.

7. Clear Steam download cache

Summary

If none of these solutions works, the worst-case scenario will have you reinstall the problematic game or the Steam client. Another option is toclean your registryfor any corrupt or broken entries.

Aside from therunning install script Microsoft VC redistributableerror, you may also encounter other errors withgames failing to launch on Steam. If so, we’ve compiled some common errors and how to fix them in our expert article.

And in case thegame installation is taking forever, we’ve also discussed possible issues and how to resolve them. Still, there is a way toplay games while the download continues in the backgroundso you may want to explore this idea too.

Have you encountered this error before? Is there a solution missing from our list that helped you out? We’d like to hear about it. Share it with us in the comment section below.

Solved: Steam Running Install Script Microsoft VC Redistributable#

How do I fix the Steam running install script Microsoft VC Redistributable error message?#

1. Run the Steam client as an administrator#

2. Remove the appinfo.vdf file#

3. Verify game files#

4. Reinstall Microsft VC manually#

5. Repair the Visual C++ installer#

6. Disable your antivirus/firewall temporarily#

7. Clear Steam download cache#

Summary#