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

If you have Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x64) or (x86), please uninstall them both and run again the MySql Workbench installer.

After the installation is done, install back Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable packages.

Here is the link to download MS V C++ 2017 Redist. : https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

None of the solutions work for me until I install the old version: mysql-workbench-community-6.3.8-winx64.msi

Answer 4

In my environment, I was able to fix this issue by repairing "Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable" both (x64) and (x86). Yes, it sounds funny that the version I repaired was 2017 instead of 2005, but it worked for me. Here's the steps:

• Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program
• Highlight Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x64) and/or Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x86)
• Click Change button
• Click Repair
• The installer may prompt you to reboot your machine
• Repeat the steps above if both x64 and x86 versions are installed.

After rebooting machine, I was able to install MySQL Workbench.

Answer 5

When I tried to install MySQL Workbench 8.0.12 for my windows 10 pro x64bit (version 1803) I have faced same issue but after few try i find Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package x86 & x64 for 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 & 2017 already installed but there is no 2015 version which is required by MySQL Workbench 8.0.12. But when i tried to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2015 it says already installed. To solved it i just uninstalled 2017 and then install 2015 after that reinstall 2017 and then installed MySQL Workbench and everything worked just fine.

Answer 6

• Uninstall VC Redistributable 2017 x64 x86 from your computer.
• Install VC Redistributable 2015 x64 x86 to your computer.
• Install MySQL Workbench 8.0 to your computer.
• Run MySQL Workbench 8.0 and close it.
• Install VC Redistributable 2017 x86 x64 to your computer.
• Run MySQL Workbench 8.0