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[TR1PL3_D1PP3R]

Yesterday I updated Origin and when I opened it I got the mentioned error. Origin still started but the error kept popping up. I found a fix on the EA forums.

I went to this link and downloaded vcredist_x64.exe. After the installation I restarted the computer and the error was gone.

[G3mmaL0uise]

As it’s now 2018, I have to get the 2017 Visual C++, however I cant find a 32 bit one and I have no idea of any other way of getting Sims 4 to work?! It’s really frustrating. I get the same message come up and I’ve downloaded x64 and x86. How can I sort it out? 

[KC_Tipin]

@G3mmaL0uise when it comes to installing MS Visual Studio i tend to let Windows updates handle it for me.  Have you tried to do a manual search for windows updates?

[EA_Darko]

@G3mmaL0uise The x86 version is, in fact, the 32bit version. The naming is a little odd but harks back to the release of Windows XP, so if you are running the Windows 32bit then you are on the x86 version. 

[Darcydian]

Hi Tom,
Just adding on to this thread finally fixed my issue. 

Please be sure to emphasize that the latest version of each years x64 and x86 VC++ packages need to be installed. I kept seeing other answers that referenced downloading the latest and of course that just points you at 2017... . The install of the 2013 x64 an x86 specifically fixed my error.

[bananacarr]

its trying to make me pay

[JibbsqaziYT]

I have restalled still its not fixed