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Hello,

I have been trying to install GoG Galaxy client. I have downloaded the latest version from the official link on gog.com.

The first time I tried to install it, it displayed an error along with a missing .dll.

I installed the missing dll, however the client still wouldnt run, coming up with Stop error dialog and an error code. I have uninstalled, reinstalled, tried a different directory, a system cleanup followed by a reinstall, a windows update.. but no matter what I do, I cannot run the client.

I have read through the gog galaxy support pages too.

The dialog box error is attached.

Any help or other things I could try would be much appreciated, thank you.
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What dll was missing and how did you install it? Usually dll issues are because of needing vc_redist. Support page is here: https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212807285-Fix-for-some-missing-dll-file-errors-
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BKGaming: What dll was missing and how did you install it? Usually dll issues are because of needing vc_redist. Support page is here: https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212807285-Fix-for-some-missing-dll-file-errors-
Hi, thank you for your reply.

It was the MSVC140.dll. I manually installed it but later tried the redistributable from the support pages you mention. it tells me it's already installed.

:/
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BKGaming: What dll was missing and how did you install it? Usually dll issues are because of needing vc_redist. Support page is here: https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212807285-Fix-for-some-missing-dll-file-errors-
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gamr1uk: Hi, thank you for your reply.

It was the MSVC140.dll. I manually installed it but later tried the redistributable from the support pages you mention. it tells me it's already installed.

:/
You shouldn't manually install dll files so I would remove what you added, and try to re-install vc_redist. If on 64bit windows, make sure to do both listed on the support page.
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gamr1uk: Hi, thank you for your reply.

It was the MSVC140.dll. I manually installed it but later tried the redistributable from the support pages you mention. it tells me it's already installed.

:/
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BKGaming: You shouldn't manually install dll files so I would remove what you added, and try to re-install vc_redist. If on 64bit windows, make sure to do both listed on the support page.
Ok, I've removed the .dll - I am not able to install the redist package. I've attached a screenie.. it says it's already installed and to remove, go to add/remove programs, but i can't find an exact version match to remove :/

Redist log file here: https://textuploader.com/dn1hy
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Post edited October 04, 2018 by gamr1uk
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BKGaming: You shouldn't manually install dll files so I would remove what you added, and try to re-install vc_redist. If on 64bit windows, make sure to do both listed on the support page.
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gamr1uk: Ok, I've removed the .dll - I am not able to install the redist package. I've attached a screenie.. it says it's already installed and to remove, go to add/remove programs, but i can't find an exact version match to remove :/
Hmm looks like it because 2017 is a binary-compatible in-place upgrade of the Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable.

https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/content/problem/14701/visual-c-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2015-ca.html

So perhaps try to re-install the 2017 vc_redist?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
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BKGaming: snip
Ive added a link to the redist log file in the previous reply if that helps.

I'll try to remove 2017 version now, thanks again.
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gamr1uk: Ok, I've removed the .dll - I am not able to install the redist package. I've attached a screenie.. it says it's already installed and to remove, go to add/remove programs, but i can't find an exact version match to remove :/
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BKGaming: Hmm looks like it because 2017 is a binary-compatible in-place upgrade of the Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable.

https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/content/problem/14701/visual-c-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2015-ca.html

So perhaps try to re-install the 2017 vc_redist?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
You Sir, are a Legend!

Thank you, removing and reinstalling the 2017 redistributable solved the problem :D thank you very much.
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gamr1uk: You Sir, are a Legend!

Thank you, removing and reinstalling the 2017 redistributable solved the problem :D thank you very much.
Lol, happy to help. Glad that solved it.