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Installs common Redist programs for Windows.

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Program Name Official
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86, x64) - 14.29.30139 Yes
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86, x64) - 12.0.40664 Yes
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86, x64) - 11.0.61030 Yes
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable (x86, x64) - 10.0.30319.01 Yes
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x86, x64) - 9.0.21022.08 Yes
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86, x64) - 6.00.2900.2180 Yes
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 Yes
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 - 9.29.1974.0 Yes
Microsoft MSXML 4.0 SP2 Parser and SDK Yes
DirectX 9.0c Extra Files [sereby.org] (x86, x64) - 1.10.6.0 No
7-Zip 22.01 (Used for unpacking everything, not actually installed.) Yes

Common Errors Resolved by Redist Installer

Many games and applications require specific redistributable packages to run properly. Missing these packages can lead to a variety of errors. The Redist Installer ensures that your system has all the necessary redistributables, helping to prevent and fix these common issues:

Examples of Errors:

  • "The program can't start because MSVCP140.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem." This is often resolved by installing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages.

  • ".NET Framework Initialization Error: To run this application, you must first install one of the following versions of the .NET Framework..." Installing the required version of the .NET Framework can fix this issue.

  • "Failed to load dx9.dll" This error typically indicates that DirectX 9.0c or its components are missing or outdated.

  • "Application Error: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)." This error can sometimes be resolved by ensuring all necessary Visual C++ redistributables are installed.

  • "This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem." Often related to missing or corrupt Visual C++ Redistributable files.

These are just a few examples. If you encounter issues starting games or other software, running the Redist Installer can often be a quick and effective solution.