Autocad wont open side by side configuration error

[Anonymous]

My AutoCAD 2017 application wont open. I keep getting the error in the screen shot below. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the program but still get the same error. Please help.

[ennujozlagam]

@Anonymoushello, try to run as administrator OR try to install latest updates and service packs and see if this helps. thanks

[imadHabash]

Hi and Welcome to AutoDesk Forum,

it's a Microsoft visual C++ problem, i suggest to follow this >>> Link <<< to solve your issue.

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous,

This error message means that you have a problem with Windows. I suggest going through the steps in this article to reinstall C++ and then also check for all Windows Updates.

Please go through this process and update your status with another post.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous

I am checking back to see if my post or others helped you with your side-by-side configuration problem.
Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts fully solved your issue or answered your question.

[mmuzisiwayo]

it is usually an issue with MS c+++ redistributable. You can easily fix by reinstalling this found on the your path drive C:\Autodesk\AutoCAD_2015_English_Win_64bit_dlm\3rdParty\x64\VCRedist