This frustrating error appears when a conflicting version of .NET or VC++ is already installed but corrupted.
Microsoft Visual C++ is a code compiler—a tool developers use to write programs in the C++ programming language. When a developer finishes an application, they compile it into executable files (.exe) and dynamic link libraries (.dll).
If you are setting up a new Windows 10 gaming PC, rebuilding a system, or troubleshooting missing DLL errors: