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Miscellaneous

Missing C++ Runtime

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C++ Runtime Required for game to run

C++ Runtimes are important for some games because some of them need the dependencies that the runtime includes, this error will appear when these dependencies aren't installed.

Installing the required .exe

To install these runtimes, press this link, this will install the .exe we will import into Mythic.

When the .exe is finished installing, open the Mythic library and press the + in the top right. Then press Local at the top.

Importing the .exe

Local import menu for launchers

Press the + next to the search bar then press Local to start importing locally.

For the native platform, press Windows and then name it whatever and a thumbnail URL isn't needed.

For the game location, press Browse and open the vc_redist.x64.exe and then press Done in the import menu.

To learn more about the import menu, go here

Once the .exe is imported, find it in the library and open it.

Once it is opened, follow the setup instructions and keep pressing Next and then at the end press Finish.

Now you can run the games that require the dependencies. This will only have to be done once and will work for all games that need them. You will need to reinstall them if you Full Uninstall.

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