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

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.