Dia on 5/2/2018 at 13:01
Never had this happen before, though I've had more than my share dealing with EA game glitches, etc., in the past. When I try to download the ME:Andromeda game I get the error:
'Error: The VC++ runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully. Setup cannot continue. (123)'
Every single time (though the numbers in parentheses are usually different each time). I have no clue how to fix this; I did multiple searches and found only about three 'fixes' that pretty much require you to have a degree in computer programming (which I don't), or to d/l some bit of software from some obscure site I've never heard of before. If I have to, I'll request a refund from Origin, but I was really looking forward to playing this game. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Al_B on 5/2/2018 at 21:51
I don't have MA: Andromeda but a quick search suggests this is definitely not an isolated issue (e.g. (
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/ME-A-Won-t-Install-Error-The-VC-Runtime/td-p/5927717) this thread which you have probably seen). One thing it suggests that may help is to run the Origin client as administrator - i.e. exit origin (if open), right-click on the Origin icon in your start menu and choose "Run as administrator". Then try to install / run it again.
Dia on 8/2/2018 at 03:08
@Al: Your suggestion worked, at least I was able to fully d/l the game!! I have yet to play it, but if it downloaded successfully, which I think it did, there shouldn't be any problems. Thanks so very much, Al!!