If you find the file but it won't install (common errors include Error 1935 ), try these fixes: Run as Administrator : Right-click the and select Run as administrator Repair Existing Versions : If it says it's already installed, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features , find the 2005 entry, and click Windows Update
The missing file error vcredistx862005sp1x86exe not found typically occurs when a software application or game requires the to run, but the installer or library is missing from your system. The Story of the Missing Link