Sage Error: “Installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) Appears to Have Failed. Do you Want to Continue the Installation?”

The Visual C++ Redistribution package allows installation of the libraries of runtime components; these libraries play a prime role in running the Sage application. They are installed in the WinSxS folder. However, when trying to install this package in the Sage 50 there might be some interruptions take place. The below article is rounded up with a troubleshooting guide to fix this error. Do you want to continue the installation?”

What are the Major Factors Leading Unable to Install Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) in Sage 50?

✅ When trying to install in XP operating system or Windows Server 2003

✅ Permission issues 

✅ Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package(x86) is already 

✅ Your system does not cover the minimum system requirements to Visual C++ 201x installation 

✅ Enabled UAC is windows 

✅ Third-party applications or antivirus blocking the installation 

How to Resolve This Error

Walkthrough the below steps to resolve the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable package installation error:

Method 1-Obsolete Operating System:

✅ Check the version of Microsoft Windows on the system

✅ Verify the minimum system requirements

✅ Upgrade to an advanced windows version

Method 2- Fail to run a file over the network:

✅ Now save the installation file and then run it on the local workstation

✅ Check the installation finishes without error

Method 3- Check the Permissions:

✅ First login as an administrator mode into the system

✅ Now run the Setup wizard

✅ Check the installation complete without any error

Method 4-Microsoft Visual C++ installation:

✅ Initially directly download Microsoft Visual C++ 32 bit and then installation

✅ Manually install the required version of C++ 

✅ Retry the Sage 50 installation.

✅ Check the installation completes without error

Method 5- Check if already installed Microsoft Visual C++:

✅ Check the programs & features 

✅ Verify if the same version is already installed in the system 

Method 6- Verify the minimum system requirements under the Microsoft Visual C++ 2012:

✅ If your system is not on the list then the installation of Visual C++ 2012 failed

✅ If there is Vista Service Pack1 you require downloading service Pack 2 

✅ Turn off User Account Control (UAC)

✅ Reboot the system

✅ Check the Microsoft Visual C++201x is installed in the system

✅ Now the system should be booted in clean boot mode 

✅ Reinstall the Visual C++201 x component 

✅ Restart the system in normal mode

All of the remedies described in the post are easy yet effective ones. You just require to give some time to go through the procedure to start implementing the same. Hopefully, the information saved your time and would help you to sort out the Sage Error Installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) appears to have failed error. If you need to know more or require suggestions or advice on other Sage 50 components give a call to the Sage consultant team. Get exceptional help to enhance business productivity.

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