MySql Workbench installer requires Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package to be installed, but it already is installed

Question

I\'ve looked everywhere online, but it doesn\'t look like anyone has been able to resolve this issue.

When I download and try to install MySql Workbench, I get prompted

Answer 1

This has been reported as a bug on the MySQL Bugs site: https://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=91953 other similar bugs 87570, 88000, 88338, 85908,

A common error appears to be not having .NET upto date, while other possible solutions include:

• Downloading mysql for visual studio 1.2.8
• Manually create the Key for Visual Studio 2015 (not recommended) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\VisualStudio\14.0\Setup\VS

WorkRound that worked for me

- stop Visual C++ 2017 dependant programs
- remove Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable
- install Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable
- install 'MySQL Workbench 8.0.12'
- run 'MySQL Workbench 8.0.12' (need to run and close before updating to 2017)
- close 'MySQL Workbench 8.0.12'
- re-install Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable.