Sunday, 21 March 2010

Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Failed Installation aborted, Result=2


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Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable (x64) Failed Installation aborted, Result=2


Instead of running any of the main 'Setup' programs - look within the Folder sets for the following file and run it as a stand alone : '3dsMaxDesign2010_64-bit.msi'
- follow the install prompts but with the satalite option unticked.
Finish install then re-run the main 'Setup' program to install the 'Backburner' module which was prevented from loading in the 1st run when you unticked the satalite option.