C:\Windows\System32\msvcr90.dll Right-click → Properties → Details tab. The file version should start with 9.0.30729.xxxx . Run:
vcredist_x64.exe /quiet /norestart To get a return code (0 for success, 1638 for already installed, 3010 for reboot required): C:\Windows\System32\msvcr90
By understanding what this package does, where to download it safely, and how to troubleshoot it, you can save hours of frustration. For most users, our recommendation is simple: Install both the x86 and x64 versions from official Microsoft links, then never think about them again. Let the legacy applications enjoy their ancient runtime; your modern Windows 10 or 11 system will run all the better for it. For most users, our recommendation is simple: Install
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object $_.Name -like "*Visual C++ 2008*" While you can uninstall the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64) via Programs and Features , doing so is strongly discouraged unless you know exactly which applications depend on it. For most users