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yogesh1
Nov 14, 2025Copper Contributor
Windows 11 visual c++ 2008 update issue
So , it's been a while , I was unable to install visual c++ 2008 redistributable for some reason in 2023 on my laptop , But since it wasn't causing any issues , i just let it go , after that i reciev...
EWilson380
Nov 18, 2025Iron Contributor
The issue you're experiencing with the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable security update failing to install — even after a clean Windows 11 installation — is likely related to a few common causes. Since the main software (the redistributable itself) isn't installed, but Windows Update still tries to install the security update.