Learn the complete procedure to tackle through QuickBooks Runtime Redistributable in this article. Often when the system’s Microsoft Visual C++ installation becomes infected or damaged, the QuickBooks runtime redistributable occurs. These components are used to run QuickBooks.
This can be removed and one can reinstall it to resume the system. In case the user is having a QuickBooks CD edition, then he/she might need to load the CD, identify, and run the Microsoft C++ installation from there. However, if the user is not having it already, then he/she can download Microsoft Visual C++ from the Microsoft website. To know more about QuickBooks runtime redistributable and the steps to be performed, make sure to read the article till the end. Or the user can also contact our QuickBooks error technical support team at 1(844)521-0490.
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What does Microsoft visual C++ mean?
Microsoft C++ includes QuickBooks runtime redistributable modules. These are just libraries that are needed to execute C++ programs created using C++. QB desktop downloads the most recent Visual C++ version. However, if the C++ Visual installation is uninstalled, then a manual process to reinstall Microsoft visual c++ version is recommended.
What is runtime redistributable?
When the user installs the QB application, a Microsoft application, Microsoft Visual C++ is instantly installed. The QuickBooks runtime redistributable occurs when the system’s Microsoft C++ Visual gets corrupted due to some or the other reason. Visual C++ is available for download from the official website of Microsoft.
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System Requirements of QB Runtime Redistributable
The user needs to ensure that the system meets the following requirements for QuickBooks runtime redistributable Package of Visual C++:
Operating system
- Service pack 1 for Windows 7
- Windows XP
- Version 8 Windows
- Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista
- Version 8.1 Windows
Server
- Server Windows 2003
- R2SP1 Server Windows 2008
- Service Pack 2 for Windows 8
- Server Windows 2012
- R2 Server Windows 2012
Hardware Requirement
- Minimum requirement: RAM 512 MB
- 5400 RPM hard drive is a must
- Processor of at least 900 MHz or higher is needed
- A minimum of 50 MB of hard drive space is a must.
- A powerful (Direct X9) visual card with a high-resolution display (1024 x 768 or more).
Why you need to install multiple C++ Visual Redistributable?
- It should be noted that depending upon the Windows version you use, several versions of C++ Visual are pre-installed along with it.
- If the user find another version on the system, then it was most likely installed with software that required it.
- When the user starts some programs, he/she might find a notification stating that redistributable packages have been installed in your system.
- In case of 64-bit Windows installed on the PC, the user will find several apps having both 64-bit and 32-bit versions. Certain bundles that come with Windows and others fall under this category.
After-Installation QuickBooks Runtime Redistributable Errors
The particular error indicates that a specific version of the Visual C++ Redistributable needed by the software is either corrupted or missing. MSVCR110 handles the Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable in this case. Others include:
MSVCR71.dll, MSVCR08.dll, and MSVCR09.dll (from 2008 to 2010)
MSVCR120.dll (2012)
MSVCR130.dll (2013)
MSVCR140.dll (2015)
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Steps to remove and Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ to fix QuickBooks Runtime Redistributable
- Uninstall Microsoft Visual C++
- The very first step is to press Windows + R keys and type control panel
- After that close any programs that are open or running on your computer
- The user should then use the windows + R keys and launch the run command
- The next step is to look for the control panel and press the Ok button
- Once done with that, select the Microsoft Visual C++ software that is appropriate for your QuickBooks version from the list provided.
- Now, for uninstalling the program, the onscreen prompts should be followed.
- Lastly, the user should reboot the system
- Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++
- Under this process, the user needs to first insert the QB CD into your system’s CD drive
- After that close any QB installation windows that may show after installing the CD.
- Now, press Windows + E keys on your keyboard
- The user should now head to D:\ Thirdparty\ CRT8 or D:\ ThirdParty\ CRT9 on the window. Here, D: denotes the letter of your CD drive.
- In the last step, after double-clicking on vc_red.msi or credit _x86.exe, follow the on-screen prompts to install the program.
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Winding Up!
We end the article here, with the hope that the above stated information might be of some help in fixing QuickBooks runtime redistributable issue. However, in case of any query, the user can get can in touch with our support professionals at +1-844-521-0490. We are a team of technically sound QuickBooks professionals working round the clock to provide best possible support services immediately.
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