C++ Redistributable Install Error

[pmokover]

I'm a total novice with C++ and I need some help resolving a problem.

I'm trying to install a program on one of my PCs that requires the C++ 2010 x86 redistributable. When the program installer gets to the point where it tries to install it the process fails and the installer exits.

I have also tried installing it manually (downloaded from MS) and that fails with the following error message: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable has not been installed because: Fatal error during installation.

This PC has a fairly recent clean install of Windows 10 Pro 64bit. I've had no problems installing anything else. Already installed on this PC: C++ 2012 Redistributable x64 and C++ 2013 Redistributable x64.

As a total novice I am clueless as to the possible causes of this problem and what to do to fix it. Any suggestions appreciated!

Thanks.
Peter

[helios]

Have you tried googling "redist windows 10 Fatal error during installation"?

[E0p9LyTq]

Di you look at the system requirements/supported operating systems on the official MS download page? Win 10 is not listed as supported.

For that matter Win 8/8.1 is not supported either. With the 2012/2013 redists 8/8.1 is a supported system.

[pmokover]

Yes, I Googled "redist windows 10 Fatal error during installation" and came up mostly with messages from others having a similar problem plus a few suggestions. I've tried all of the relevant suggestions but no luck so far.

Peter

[pmokover]

Yes, I did look at system requirements and saw that Win10 is not officially supported. I continue to pursue this because on three of my other Win10 PCs there was no problem installing it.

The program I'm trying to install specifically needs the 2010 redist.

Peter