The error message "The Following Component(s) Are Required To Run This Program: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime" occurs when a program or game cannot find the necessary Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable components required to run. This issue can arise due to several reasons:
1. Missing Visual C++ Redistributable Packages:
The most common cause is that the required version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package is not installed on your system. Many programs depend on these libraries to function, and without them, the program will fail to start.
2. Corrupted Visual C++ Redistributable Packages:
If the Visual C++ Redistributable package is installed but corrupted, the program may not recognize it and thus generate this error. Corruption can occur due to incomplete installation, file system errors, or interference from other software.
Solutions:
Install the Required Visual C++ Redistributable: Identify the specific version required by the program and download it from the official Microsoft website. Install it and then try running the program again.
Repair the Visual C++ Redistributable: Go to the list of installed programs in the Control Panel, find the relevant Visual C++ Redistributable package, and choose the repair option.
Reinstall the Visual C++ Redistributable: If repairing doesn’t work, uninstall the Visual C++ Redistributable and then reinstall it.