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I'm using the latest MSVC Redistributable package, 14.29.30037 as an EXE bundled in an NSIS setup file. With former versions, running it with the "/quiet /install" options has always produced the correct result: If an earlier version, or no version at all is present, install, otherwise there's already this version or a later one already installed, in which case do nothing.
With the latest, running "VC_Redist.x64.exe /quiet /install" winds up breaking the current installation. After doing this, any attempt to run a program that needs the MSVC Redistributable results in one or more dialogs stating that various DLL's are missing. Running VC_Redist.x64.exe with no arguments and selecting "Repair" restores to correct operation, but this is not a viable long term solution.
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For the time being, I've gone back to an archived copy of the 14.28.29334 MSVC Redistributable for building installers. This works with what I have now, so I can proceed. Needless to say, I will not be upgrading Visual Studio except on a sacrificial test system until this issue is resolved, since I need something that can continue to build executables that will function with a slightly out of date Redistributable.
I suggest you could post the issue to DC for better help.
From the main menu in Visual Studio, select Help > Send Feedback > Report a Problem.
Or to submit a problem from Visual Studio Installer, select Provide Feedback icon > Report a problem.
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Hi David,
This sounds similar to https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/vcredist_x64exe-1429300380-shipped/1460724, which we are investigating. Could you provide setup logs to help us investigate this further? Please see instructions for log collection in the linked developer community ticket.
Thanks!
--Daniel Griffing, Visual C++ Compiler Front-End
It's not just similar to, it's the exact same problem as that thread is covering.
I've posted vslogs.zip over in that thread as per your instructions, and will be watching it now for progress.
Thanks for looking into this!
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Thanks for following up on this Daniel.
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I add the same problem which has been reported from some of my users.
Is the problem have been fixed in redistributable version 14.29.30133.0 which has been released since?