The C++ redistributable is how the game configures the side-by-side configuration with the lotroclient.exe file. Here's my reasoning and what we're still looking into: I've posted before I suspect they are interrelated and (still looking into this but) that while you can have one (C++ fail) with the other (lotroclient) you can also end up with just one (lotroclient). I think the person who posted the fix (install the missing update) only had the lotroclient.exe not found problem instead of the 'whole deal'. However, I'm afraid this might in fact just fix the lotroclient.exe not found issue, not the entire issue where MSVC++05 doesn't install in the first place. It's great that people are getting it fixed finally. It would be my epic bad luck to buy a replacement computer, and still experience issues.

I'm also in the market for a new computer, but I don't want to buy anything until the root cause is addressed. My husband and son have both had no difficulties with the patch, so I'm occasionally borrowing their computers for a few minutes to get my daily LOTRO fix.I just really want my own computer back. Unfortunately, none of them have worked, but they ARE making the effort. I've had a ticket open for two days now, and they are responding with suggestions. It's incredibly frustrating, but I'm certain Turbine is doing everything possible to resolve the issue(s). I've tried downloading directly from the Microsoft website, and I get the same error. The C++ 2005 or ANY version whatsoever doesn't appear in the program list. That is a problem many of us are still having.

Than why cant i install the c++2005 version? some ppl said u need to uninstall and reinstall it again but in order to reinstal it needs to be deleted.

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