How to troubleshoot VC++ and .dll errors on PC

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Overview

Find out how to reinstall security updates to troubleshoot VC++ or .dll errors on PC, and get tips on fixing common error codes.

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How to reinstall security updates

You might be getting errors if there’s a specific security update that needs to be repaired or reinstalled. Check if reinstalling security updates fixes your issue.
  1. 1
    Go to your game's installation path, usually C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop\[GAME TITLE]. 
    • For example, Battlefield 4's installation path by default is C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop\Battlefield 4.
  2. 2
    Open the _Installer folder.
  3. 3
    Open the vc folder.
    • If there’s only one folder in there, open it and continue to step 4.
    • If there are multiple folders, open the older one first. The folders are organized by year. For example, if you see a vc2013 and a vc2015 folder, open vc2013 first. Follow the next two steps for the older folder, then repeat those two steps for the newer one.
  4. 4
    Open the redist folder.
  5. 5
    In redist, find both the x86 and x64 versions of vcredist.exe. Run each to install.
After you repair and install both versions of vcredist.exe, your game should launch properly without triggering any errors.
Check to see if you have any other pending Windows updates. If you do, update Windows to see if that fixes the error. 

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