Uninstall or reinstall Microsoft Visual C++

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package is a library file required to run applications developed with Visual C++. QuickBooks Desktop automatically installs the correct version of Visual C++ in your computer. If the Visual C++ installation is damaged or removed, you must reinstall it.

Uninstall Microsoft Visual C++

1. Close all open programs.
2. On your keyboard, press Windows+R to open the Run command.
3. Type in Control Panel and click OK.
4. Select Uninstall a Program.
5. On the list of programs, select the version of Microsoft Visual C++ for your version of QuickBooks.
   QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier and Enterprise: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
6. Click Uninstall and follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the program.
7. Restart your computer when prompted.

Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++

If you used a CD to install QuickBooks:

1. Insert the QuickBooks CD in your CD drive. If the QuickBooks installation window opens, close it.
2. On your keyboard, press Windows+E to open the Computer window.
3. Browse to D:\ThirdParty\CRT9 or D:\ThirdParty\CRT8, where D: is your CD drive letter.
4. Double-click vc_red.msi or vcredist_x86.exe and follow the prompts to install the software.

If you do not have a QuickBooks CD at hand, download and install Microsoft Visual C++ from the Microsoft Web site.

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package (select "vcredist_x86.exe")
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package