A "failed to install Visual C++ Runtime 15 (x86) (vc_redist.x86.exe). Another version of this product is already installed." Error Occurs When Installing Laserfiche 10.3.1.

August 16, 2018 | KB: 1013999
Laserfiche 10.3.1

Summary

When installing Laserfiche 10.3.1, the Prerequisites step may be unable to successfully install the Visual C++ Runtime 15 (x64) item.

The installation log may log an error similar to the following entry:

    Failed to install Visual C++ Runtime 15 (x86) (vc_redist.x86.exe). Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this product, use Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.

Cause

The installation may not properly detect that a more recent version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 is already installed on the computer.

Workaround

The Laserfiche 10.3.1 installation package checks that version 14.11.25325.0 of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 is installed. If you have a later version of the redistributable installed, it is safe to select the Bypass Prerequisites option and continue the installation.

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