"Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable ATL Security Update (x86) did not install" message when installing Autodesk Program

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Oct 8, 2023


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Issue:

When installing Autodesk Programs, the installation fails with the following error message. 
 
Installation incomplete. Some products failed to install.
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable ATL Security Update (x86) did not install (error code : -2147023636)
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Causes:

  • Wrong User Profile %Temp% folder location.
  • Corrupt Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 ATL component

Solution:

Solution #1. Change Temp folder location (%temp%)  by doing below steps. 
  1. Start > Run > Type; %temp%.  If there is an error, you will need to set the temp folder into a different location.
  2. Create a C:\Temp folder
  3. Right Mouse click on My Computer and go to Properites.
  4. Select Advanced system settings.
  5. Select Environment Variables.
  6. Backup the TEMP & TMP values.  The default value is:  %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp
  7. Change the TEMP & TMP values to C:\Temp.

Solution #2. Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 ATL manually from the following folders and proceed Product installation. 
  • C:\Autodesk\Program_Name_Version\3rdParty\x86\VCRedist\2005SP1ATL
  • C:\Autodesk\Program_Name_Version\3rdParty\x64\VCRedist\2005SP1ATL

Products:

All Desktop Products;


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