This error happens on Windows PCs that do not have all the latest updates installed.
The most simple fix is to run Windows Update (Windows 7 or 8) or "Security and Updates" in Windows 10, requesting all the updates to be installed.
So, the steps to correct the error are:
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Install all pending Windows Updates
Go to Start – Control Panel – Windows Update
Check for updates and install all pending updates, then restart the computer.
After the restart repeat the steps above again until no more updates are available.
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Download the Visual C++ Redistributable 2015
For Windows 64-bit
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 (64-bit)
For Windows 32-bit
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 (32-bit)
- Run the vcredist_x64.exe (64-bit) or vcredist_x86.exe (32-bit) and select Uninstall if already installed
- Run the .exe again and select Install and restart the computer
If you want to have more information, here is an article on the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2999226/update-for-universal-c-runtime-in-windows