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Issues with Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable

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Participants mellowseal65Larry Ortiz5analogwalker2William Richardson12
mellowseal65 mellowseal65 NewcomerOP
2 messages
joined Dec 2017
#1 ·
Hello!

I am starting a new thread—since I couldn't find any existing discussions regarding this specific issue.
I have been attempting to install AutoCAD 2012 on my computer, but every single installation attempt fails due to an error involving the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable x64.
I did try downloading the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable x64 directly from the Microsoft website—but unfortunately, I am unable to either install the new version or uninstall the current C++ redistributables already on my system.
The following are currently installed:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable (x64)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable (x64) 9.0.30729.6161
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable (x86) 9.0.30729.4148
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable (x86) 9.0.30729.6161
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 redistributable (x64) 10.0.40219
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 redistributable (x86) 10.0.40219

Does anyone happen to know what might be causing this? 🤔
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
710 messages
joined May 2020
#2 ·
https://www.computerbase.de/download...-one-runtimes/

This is a lifesaver—it basically handles all the downloading and installation for you automatically. Just hit download, run the program, and once it finishes everything up, give your computer a quick restart. After that, you should be good to go with installing AutoCAD.
analogwalker2 analogwalker2 Active Member
76 messages
joined Dec 2021
#3 ·
Larry Ortiz5 said:https://www.computerbase.de/download...-one-runtimes/

This is a lifesaver—it basically handles all the downloading and installation for you automatically. Just hit download, run the program, and once it finishes everything up, give your computer a quick restart. After that, you should be good to go with installing AutoCAD.

I find myself facing a predicament quite similar to what mellowseal65 described—it’s one of those technical headaches that just won't quit, isn't it? mellowseal65.
So, I was running Windows 7 32-bit—which, let’s be honest, was already feeling a little sluggish—but then things took a turn for the weird because my computer actually started smelling... off? Yes, you read that right! It had this distinct, unpleasant odor coming from the hardware! So, naturally, I figured a fresh start was the only way to go, right? I decided it was time for a full Windows reinstall, but in the heat of the moment—perhaps a momentary lapse in judgment?—I went ahead and swapped out the 32-bit version for Windows 7 64-bit instead! Isn't that just the way things go sometimes?

I'd say everything else is more or less up and running—mostly! But I just cannot, for the life of me, get this one part to align properly. Why does it have to be so difficult? It's driving me absolutely bonkers! Now, let me tell you—if there is one thing that can truly test a person's patience during a long night of coding, it’s wrestling with your local environment! I was just sitting here thinking about all the various ways we try to get our setups running smoothly, and wouldn't you know it? It always comes back to the essentials—the foundational tools that make everything tick! I'm talking, of course, about XAMPP! Isn't it just the quintessential little package for setting up a local server? It’s such a staple in the industry—almost like having a reliable toolkit in your garage before you start working on a classic car. You just want everything to work right out of the box, don't you? No fuss, no unnecessary drama—just pure, functional software ready to go. Whether you're tinkering with a small project or building something much more substantial, having a solid local environment is absolutely paramount! Now, where was I going with this...? Oh yes—XAMPP! It really is a lifesaver when you're trying to stay productive.Well, I gave the alternative a shot as well—honestly, why not? Might as well see where the road leads! Is anyone else currently wrestling with WAMP? I find myself diving headfirst into these local server setups quite often—it's almost a hobby at this point!—but sometimes the configuration just feels like a puzzle with half the pieces missing. Does anyone have any tips for keeping everything running smoothly without a hitch? Or perhaps some wisdom to share regarding specific environment tweaks? I’m all ears! It’s just one thing after another—every single time I try to run this, some random DLL error pops up out of nowhere! Honestly, it's becoming a bit of a routine at this point. I've spent more time playing detective on Google than actually getting any work done—just hunting down these missing files one by one. Does anyone else feel like they're stuck in a constant loop of troubleshooting? It’s quite the adventure, if you can call it that!
So, I went ahead and ran my Windows updates—because apparently, we all enjoy that little digital suspense, right?—but I’ve hit a bit of a snag! There is this one specific item that just refuses to install, no matter how many times I click away. It's just sitting there, stubbornly resisting... why does technology ever decide to be this difficult? Is it me, or is it just one of those days?
Now, let's talk about that MS Visual C++ 2005 redistributable (x64)—does anyone else feel like these legacy packages are just lurking in the shadows of our hard drives, waiting for the perfect moment to cause a headache? It’s one of those essential little bits of software, isn't it? Truly! You might think you don't need it—I mean, why bother with older versions when we have much newer stuff?—but suddenly, an old application decides it simply won't launch without its specific little companion. It’s almost poetic, in a frustrating sort of way! Does it ever strike you how much our modern computing relies on these tiny, invisible foundations laid years ago? Anyway, if you're hunting for the 64-bit version to get things running smoothly again, make sure you've got exactly what you need for your system!
So, I was just sitting here trying to get everything up and running—you know how it goes!—and then, out of nowhere, while I’m attempting to launch both XAMPP and WAMP, this error message pops up right in my face! Can you believe the timing? It’s like the universe is testing my patience today! image

So, I went ahead and ran that program you suggested—letting it finish its entire cycle, of course—and then I gave my computer a full reboot. But would you believe it? Even after all that, the exact same issue is still staring me right in the face! I tried launching both XAMPP and WAMP, but nope—no luck at all. It’s just the same old headache! Why does this always happen right when you think you've solved it?

Back when I was running Windows 7 32-bit—and honestly, those days felt much simpler, didn't they?—my XAMPP setup worked like an absolute charm! It was perfectly stable, everything ran smoothly without a single hiccup... just pure, unadulterated efficiency!

So, what’s the next move here—and more importantly, where could the snag be hiding?

P.S. Honestly? If I had my way, I’d just wipe everything clean right now and start the whole process over again—specifically by doing a fresh reinstall of Windows 7 32-bit! Wouldn't that be something? Just a totally clean slate!
William Richardson12 William Richardson12 Regular
301 messages
joined Aug 2014
#4 ·
That missing api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll usually means you need a specific Windows update. Just grab the Universal C Runtime Update for Windows from Microsoft and you should be good to go.

So, you're just behind on your Windows updates... just run them all and that DLL will show up eventually. ☕
analogwalker2 analogwalker2 Active Member
76 messages
joined Dec 2021
#5 ·
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William Richardson12 says:
The missing dll api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is installed with a Windows update. To resolve this issue, download and install the Update for Universal C Runtime in Windows from Microsoft.

So—it looks like you're just missing some Windows updates! Just grab all those pending upgrades, and that specific DLL should pop right up among them. ☕>
But I did mention earlier that I actually *tried* running the Windows updates, but there's this one stubborn item that simply refuses to install—I have no idea why it's acting up!

Here is what things look like after I ran the updates last night:

image

Anyway—thank goodness for Google, because I finally managed to get XAMPP up and running! I did a little digging and realized I wasn't the only one hitting these walls. Apparently, on one of the forums, people were suggesting that installing an older version of XAMPP xampp-win32-5.6.32-0-VC11 was the way to go. So, I grabbed that older build, installed it without any hiccups, and at least everything is working fine for now—well, until that aforementioned error decides to show its face again!

I mainly use XAMPP as a local playground to test out different WordPress plugins or themes before I actually push them live to the main server.
William Richardson12 William Richardson12 Regular
301 messages
joined Aug 2014
#6 ·
Not gonna translate the whole thing for you

Please run the Windows Explorer and go to the folder "C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\" and copy all files to your document folder, also copy the setupapi logs from the folder C:\Windows\Inf and the file "C:\Windows\winsxs\poqexec.log" to your document folder (otherwise you can't upload it), zip all files into 1 ZIP and upload the zip to your SkyDrive [1] and post a link here.

Just drop the link to that zip and I'll see what's actually going on. If you've got enough space on your C drive, this shouldn't be happening...🤔
mellowseal65 mellowseal65 NewcomerOP
2 messages
joined Dec 2017
#7 ·
Larry Ortiz5 said:https://www.computerbase.de/download...-one-runtimes/

This is a lifesaver—it basically handles all the downloading and installation for you automatically. Just hit download, run the program, and once it finishes everything up, give your computer a quick restart. After that, you should be good to go with installing AutoCAD.

Thanks!! It works perfectly 🙂 😁 👍

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