Solved error installing game

[meganefon]

when i try to install "borderlands" game i get two errors. first one says " C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Gearbox Software\Borderlands\Binaries\Borderlands.exe " i have tried the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) and that didnt do anything. When i click ok on the warning box i get "Error 1722. There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor." when i view the event log i see
Log Name: Application
Source: SideBySide
Date: 6/14/2012 3:13:53 PM
Event ID: 33
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: Michael-PC
Description:
Activation context generation failed for "C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Gearbox Software\Borderlands\Binaries\Borderlands.exe". Dependent Assembly Microsoft.VC90.CRT,processorArchitecture="x86",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",version="9.0.30729.1" could not be found. Please use sxstrace.exe for detailed diagnosis.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="Error">
<System>
<Provider Name="SideBySide" />
<EventID Qualifiers="49409">33</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>0</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-06-14T20:13:53.000Z" />
<EventRecordID>28090</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>Michael-PC</Computer>
Microsoft.VC90.CRT,processorArchitecture="x86",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",version="9.0.30729.1"</Data>
C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Gearbox Software\Borderlands\Binaries\Borderlands.exe


Any idea how to fix this?

 

[tom982]

Hello meganefon and welcome to the forums

That error indicates something that the game depends upon is missing Let's start by installing the various redistributables. A good friend of mine has an excellent post on installing these, so it would be best if you follow his instructions:

http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/283887-side-side-configuration.html#post1293020

Tom

 

[meganefon]

did all that and same error messages. tried an elevated command prompt (sfc/scannow) and chkdsk. they both run and nothing happens

 

[tom982]

Install these in the following order:

Download: Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
Download: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

For the second one, download the file called vcredist_x86.exe

Tom

 

[meganefon]

thank you very much, that worked. my bf is grateful

 

[tom982]

thank you very much, that worked. my bf is grateful

Glad to hear it Take care.

Tom