How to Fix Sage Error Installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) appears to have Failed. Do you want to continue the Installation?”

Sage 50 Error: "Installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) appears to have failed. Do you want to continue the installation?

The Microsoft visual C++ 201x redistributable package (x86) is an important program that lets the installations of all the runtime components libraries in the system. These need to be installed in the Windows folder named WinSxS. Hence this folder with necessary files is used to recover errors. When users try to install the redistribution package in the system and if there encounters interruption then the below post is beneficial to fix it. The article is embedded with the troubleshooting guide to resolve the “Sage 50 error: failures of MS visual C++ 201x Redistribution package“.

Reason Behind Installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistribution Package (x86) Appears to have Failed?

  • During the package installation on outdated operating systems like XP or Windows Server 2003
  • Sometimes there might be permission issues
  • If the system has already installed the same version of the Microsoft visual 2015 Redistribution package
  • A computer failed to cover the Visual C++ 201x minimum system requirements for installation
  • Windows UAC is turned on
  • Installation blocked due to the third-party applications such as antivirus.
Redistributable Package x86 appears to have failed.

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Steps to Fix Installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) Appears to have Failed?

Below given are the frequently used methods to get rid of installation errors while installing Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable package on the system:

Total Time: 35 minutes

Solution 1- Outmoded Windows Operating System

🔷 The unsupportable OS can become the reason for various installation errors. Hence you need to verify the version of Microsoft Windows installed on your system.
🔷 Check the minimum system requirements if not compatible then upgrade the windows operating system for smooth installation.

Solution 2 Network Issues Stopping File Execution

Network Issues Stopping File Execution

🔷 In this case, you have to save the installation file on another location
🔷 Now start running it on the local system
🔷 Initiate the installation. If the error persists then step further

Solution 3 Check the System Permissions

Check the System Permissions

🔷 You need to login into the system with administrator mode
🔷 Execute the Setup wizard
🔷 Verify the installation finishes without any issue

Solution 4 Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package (x86) with Compatible Version

Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package (x86)

🔷 Check out the version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package (x86) whether it is 32 bit or 64 bit and accordingly download the same
🔷 Now perform the installation process. You can even install the needed C++ version manually
🔷 Reattempt the Sage 50 installation to check the error is fixed

Method 5 Check your System have Installed any Version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package (x86)

🔷 To verify the already installed program on the system you need to go to the System Control panel
🔷 Click on the Program & Features option
🔷 Check there is the same version that already appears on the system if found then uninstall it and then start installing the required one.

Method 6 Check the Minimum System Requirements for Installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2012

Check the Minimum System Requirements for Installing

🔷 If the system failed to match with the below mentioned Visual C++ 2012 system requirement it pop up error message:
🔷 For Vista Service Pack 1 make sure you download Service Pack 2
🔷 Disable UAC(User Account Control)
🔷 Reboot the computer
🔷 Verify the version of Microsoft Visual C++201x installed on the computer
🔷 Start system booting using clean boot mode
🔷 Visual C++201 x component re-installation
🔷 Use the normal mode to restart the computer

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Final Words!

Hopefully, the above-mentioned effective methods sorted out the installation issue Sage Error Installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) appears to have failed. Do you want to continue the installation?” If you fail to understand or implement the methods then give a call to the Sage 50 consultant team. To explore more if you need suggestions on other errors or accounting advice then use a live chat to get exceptional assistance. 

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How Would I Install the Microsoft Visual C++201x Redistributable Package from the External Media?

🔷 Make sure your system connected with a stable internet connection
🔷 Install the file manually
🔷 Here are the instructions you need to perform for coping the installation folder into an external drive
🔷 Write a USB key into the first workstation
🔷 Copy the content into USB
🔷 Now mover over next system
🔷 Find C:\Sage\<version you want to install>
🔷 Click launch.exe file to precede Sage 50 installation

Where Would I Get the Installation Folder on My PC?

🔷 For this launch File Explorer window
🔷 Follow the path C:\Users\Public\Documents\Sage Software\Simply Accounting\Download
🔷 Check for the desired version to install.

What if I Need to Verify the Microsoft Windows Version Active on the Computer?

🔷 For this give a click on Windows start
🔷 Hit the Setting tab, choose a system, and then click About
🔷 Choose Settings
🔷 It will display the required information regarding the system with version, and windows specifications.

What Minimum Requirement is Necessary for Microsoft Visual C++ 201x Redistributable Package (x86) Installation?

🔷 Supportable Operating System they are Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2012, Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows XP.
🔷 The minimum Hard disks of 50 Mb, 512 RAM 5400 RPM hard drive, or 900 MHz in Hardware Requirements. There is a need for a DirectX 9-capable video card to execute at the resolution i.e.1024 x 768 or above.

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