How to Fix Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Setup Failed error 0x80240017

This is very simple and straightforward video, in which i am trying solve Microsoft Visual C 2015 Redistributable 0x80240017 error. Hopefully you will learn from this video.

Commands used in this video.
Press windows key + X,click Command prompt (Admin).
Type net stop WuAuServ.
Click Start, Run, type: %windir% and press Enter.
In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to SDold.
Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter.
Type net start WuAuServ.

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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable For Visual Studio 2015 :-

[dezareo]

I've got this issue on my Win 7 and I can say this tutorial fix my issue. It works on win 7. Thanks mate.

[BurgerMan]

Fantastic I was able to fix my Game! I had problems with Steam in game overlay not working properly on the game 'The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Special Edition'. Now it works yay :) thanks heaps!

[deepusvlog]

My gta 5 was not coming because of this. Thanks man

[thanosdad]

Windows 8.1. Not working. Still got the same error. Pls update tutorial

[socialmediaallinone]

bro not change ( SoftwareDistribution File rename ) retry retry retry again problem

[szjklek]

YO if this didn’t work for you UNISTALL ALL OF THE c++ files ALL OF THEM. than go check for update, it will update and restart your computer, go on the internet and search for. The c++ file . MAKE SURE U DOWNLOAD UR SYSTYM TYPE (64) (32) bit

[SURAJGAMING]

thank you.. I just watched and solved my problems...

[tolu]

when i pressed enter after typing 'net start WuAuServ' it shows access denied

[staffmaster]

If this still dosent work, Delete every version of c++, i mean every year 2013, 2017 etc.
then you can install the 2015 one and all the other ones, i recommend using a multi c++ all in one installer

[joswelravelo]

i dont why but it doesnt work not only yours.. but also the other solutions i've tried everything.

[A_k_k__]

But each time i delete or rename software distribution folder it comes back again and again...i am not able to delete it it shows it is running alrrady so i stop it by command prompt but it comes agin pls.help me i need it

[kylemonnemsajili]

Please help, it still doesnt work. even though i did all of the things in the video.

[FarhanKhan-novk]

I want to open tekken 7 but its not opning because it need redist 2015 and your all methords dosnt work

[Zenlacity]

I have done all the methods on my Windows 8.1 but i still get the error when setting it up. Please help T_T

[Mike-ekmw]

anyone knows how to get both versions 2015 and 2017 at the same time?

[josij]

There is no micorsoft c++ 2015 it 2008, 2010

[yourmamasfriendwithbenefit]

There is no 2015 redistributable on mine theres only 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2017

[saidhadden]

why it still showing the same error after i did every step just like u do ?

[spooper]

i have a really old pc so i cant do anything and i really cant plaz this i just can play visual boy advance and desume Sad Face.

[silenttrickster]

I don't have that c++ 2015 file but the setup failed but I have 2017, 2013, 2012, 2010,2008,2005 files