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Even on 64-bit Windows, many apps are 32-bit. It is best practice to install both the x86 and x64 Redistributables.

VC_redist.x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart download vc_runtimeminimum_x64.msi

msiexec /i vc_runtimeminimum_x64.msi /quiet /norestart Even on 64-bit Windows, many apps are 32-bit

If the installer keeps asking for the "old version" of vc_runtimeminimum_x64.msi , you likely have a "ghost" installation that Windows can't remove. Even on 64-bit Windows

If a specific app is still demanding the .msi , you can extract it from the .exe you downloaded from Microsoft. Download the vc_redist.x64.exe . Open a Command Prompt (Admin). Type: vc_redist.x64.exe /extract:C:\VCtemp