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An Error Occurred During The Installation of Assembly [Fix]
Try these fixes for the Microsoft VC80.crt assembly issue
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Updated onMarch 22, 2024
updated onMarch 22, 2024
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Several of our readers report getting the following error while installing software:An error occurred during the installation of assembly Microsoft.vc80.crt.
This error frequently occurs on all Windows versions when users try to install third-party apps, programs, and games. This article will provide you with simplified fixes, so you don’t have to worry.
What is Microsoft.vc80.crt?
Microsoft.vc.80.crt is a component of the Visual C++ Redistributable, which is in turn required by a lot of other software to function properly.
The majority of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 are affected by this problem, according to affected individuals.
It has been reported that this same error happens when installing Microsoft SQL Server for the first time as well as with iTunes, inLab, WIDCOMM Bluetooth, and in iTunes.
A similar error related to the one caused by this component isError 1935.
Some users claim the error occurs occasionally, and the cure can be simple for some people. Some of the factors responsible for Microsoft. VC80.crt errors are:
Now that you know some of the potential reasons why an error occurred during the installation of assembly Microsoft.vc80.crt, let’s proceed to how you can fix this problem.
How do I fix an error occurred during the installation of assembly?
1. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
Although there are several versions of Visual C++ Redistributables available, to fix the problem, you will need to install the correct version.
If you don’t know which of the versions you need to install, you can install all available versions and then check if that helps.
If you encounter anissue while installing the Visual C++ 2015, check this guide for fixes.
2. Install Windows Missing Updates
If there are new updates, they will be downloaded in the background automatically and installed as soon as you restart your PC. Now, check if the error is fixed.
3. Perform SFC and DISM scans
Once the DISM scan is complete, check if the problem is fixed. If it’s not, you can repeat the SFC scan.
Should you encounter anissue running Command Prompt as an administrator, check this guide for fixes. Also, check what to do if you get aDISM errorhere.
Work your way through any of the solutions provided above or even try anautomated repair software, at least one of them should work for you.
If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to use the comments section.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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