Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X64 Minimun Runtime error

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

This error occurs because the current installation or registry keys of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable are corrupted. Because modern drivers require these components to function, the driver installation fails when it attempts to update the runtime.

To resolve this issue, the broken installation must be completely cleared before reinstalling. Follow these steps:

1. Download the official "Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter" from the link below. This tool forces the removal of stubborn registry keys that the standard Control Panel cannot delete.

https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/E/9/7E9188C0-2511-4B01-8B4E-0A641EC2F600/MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta.diagcab

2. Run the troubleshooter, choose "Uninstalling", and locate "Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X64 Minimum Runtime" (or any 2015-2022 entries) in the list. Select it and allow the tool to remove it.
3. Download both the x86 and x64 installers for the unified Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (which natively covers Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022) using these direct links:

• x86: https://aka.ms/vc14/vc_redist.x86.exe
• x64: https://aka.ms/vc14/vc_redist.x64.exe

(Source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist)

4. Right-click the downloaded files, select "Run as administrator" to install both packages. Restart (not shutdown) your computer after the installation is complete.
5. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator (type cmd in the Windows search bar, right-click it, and select "Run as administrator").
6. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. After it finishes, type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter to repair any corrupted system files.
7. Run the driver installer again.

Additional tips:

• If a third-party antivirus is installed and the installation still encounters issues, temporarily disable it during the process, as some external security software can block modifications to system runtimes.
• Ensure Windows 11 is fully updated through Windows Update before proceeding with the driver installation.

If the problem persists, please let me know.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.