Windows 10: installing visual c++ 2017 redistributable cause BSOD video_dxgkrnl and driver power state...

hello I have Laptop ACER Swift 3 SF314-54G with specification :

Intel Core i3-7020U

GeForce MX150

RAM 8 Gb (4gb Onboard and extra 4GB)

Windows 10 1809 latest build

Latest Nvidia Driver (417.71)

latest bios version from Acer website

My problem is whenever I install visual c++ 2017 redistributable, my visual c++ 2015 redistributable always got replaced by visual c++ 2017 redistributable and after that, my laptop got BSOD video_dxgkrnl and driver power state failure

is this bug or what? because my visual c++ 2015 always replaced with visual c++ 2017

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can't install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

Hi,

Since you've already used the suggested full installer for Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017, can you confirm if you've also tried the solutions in the link above provided by
Andrea Da Costa? Let us know if you're getting the same concern so we can recommend additional troubleshooting steps.

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

Visual C++ Redistributable won't install?

This issue might if the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package is not installed properly.

I suggest you to uninstall any existing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package to check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Uninstall the exiting Microsoft Visual C++.

a) Press Windows key + x key and select
Programs and Features.

b) Right click on the Microsoft Visual C++ and uninstall it.

Step 2: Download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ and install it.

Refer to the below link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784

 

can't install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

Try downloading the full installer at the following link:

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

Learn more:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-visual-c-plus-plus-redistributable-windows-10/