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FIX: The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect

Determining your system architecture:

It’s very important to know which Windows version you’re running before continuing with this fix guide. Follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows + R key at the same time on your keyboard, now type msinfo32 in the run box and hit OK.

Run: MSInfo32
Run: MSInfo32

2. Now locate System Type in the right Window. This is your system architecture.

MSInfo32: CPU Type
MSInfo32: CPU Type
[symple_box color=”green” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””] For your information: x86 means 32 bits.
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Downloading the right software

If you’re running Windows on 32 bits then follow these steps:

1. Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package and install the package.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29

2. Download Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package and install the package.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555

If you’re running Windows on 64 bits then follow these steps:

1. Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package and install the package.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=2092

2. Download Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package and install the package.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14632

After installing the packages

If you finished installing both package, reboot your system and look if the error does no longer appear. If it does appear then take a look at this Microsoft Article

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