Side-by-side error when trying to run a game.

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #1

    Side-by-side error when trying to run a game.


    Hey. Yesterday I got a game someone I know (but not in contact with) programmed back in 2007 in C++.
    When I try running it I get this error message:



    I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit.
    I tried running it with compatibility settings of Windows XP, but when I did that I didn't get anything... no windows popped up, not even the error.
    What can I do to fix this?

    thank you.
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  2. Posts : 11,269
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #2

    side-by-side errors are usually associated with the Visual C++ Redistributables.

    1. Re-install the following:
    2. Install any updates to the programs in 1.
    3. Re-install the game you were given if it has installation software for it. Otherwise, just try playing it again.

    Best wishes. Let us know how it turns out.
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  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    When I try installing the 2005 redistributables it loads a bit and disappears after it gets to this window and finishes loading it:



    is that what's supposed to happen?
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  4. Posts : 11,269
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #4

    I believe so. Do the following to find out if it installed correctly:
    1. Click Start Menu
    2. Type eventvwr into the Search programs and files box and hit enter
    3. Expand Windows Logs -> Click Applications
    4. Go through the list for the past ten minutes and see if one of the information level application logs has:
    Code:
    Windows Installer installed the product. Product Name: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable. Product Version: 8.0.50727.42. Product Language: 0. Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation. Installation success or error status: 0.
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  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    writhziden said:
    I believe so. Do the following to find out if it installed correctly:
    1. Click Start Menu
    2. Type eventvwr into the Search programs and files box and hit enter
    3. Expand Windows Logs -> Click Applications
    4. Go through the list for the past ten minutes and see if one of the information level application logs has:
    Code:
    Windows Installer installed the product. Product Name: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable. Product Version: 8.0.50727.42. Product Language: 0. Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation. Installation success or error status: 0.
    Yes, I see it installed correctly. When I tried installing the 2008 it offered me to repair or uninstall, I chose repair. It was "successfully repaired".
    When I opened the 2010 installation I got this message:



    after doing all this I tried running the EXE file again and got the same "side-by-side" error.
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  6. Posts : 11,269
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #6

    I realize you do not have a blue screen error, but there are files created through the https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html that would help me resolve your issue. Do you mind going through those steps and posting the zip file for me?
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  7. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    writhziden said:
    I realize you do not have a blue screen error, but there are files created through the https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html that would help me resolve your issue. Do you mind going through those steps and posting the zip file for me?
    no problem, the zip is attached to this post.
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  8. Posts : 11,269
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #8

    The problem is that the program was compiled as a debug release. You will need to install the full or express version of Visual Studio 2005 for it to run. You can try to install the express version (I'm not sure if your source had express or full, but the express is free, so give it a try): Visual Studio 2005 Express
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  9. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    writhziden said:
    The problem is that the program was compiled as a debug release. You will need to install the full or express version of Visual Studio 2005 for it to run. You can try to install the express version (I'm not sure if your source had express or full, but the express is free, so give it a try): Visual Studio 2005 Express
    I actually thought of that as an option.. so I installed it earlier today, and it still doesn't work..
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  10. Posts : 11,269
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #10

    Take a look at Resolve Partial Assembly failed for Microsoft.VC80.DebugCRT and see if any of the suggestions Ted gives work for you.
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