How to fix : "C:\Windows\winxs\x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.6229_none_d089f796442de10e\MSVCR80.dll" crashes

Okay this fix is specifically for the MSVCR80 error. I'm just going to keep it simple.

0. take this hotlink https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=26347 and download x86 for 32 bit os and x64 AS WELL AS x86 for 64 bit os. If that link is broken here is the previous page https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347

(you want to keep those files handy wherever you download them because you'll need to install them)

1. open your control panel

2. click on uninstall a program under "Programs"

3. Click Name at the top so that you can easily navigate to Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 material (uninstall every single one of them (none of the other installations matter just the 2005 ones and you may want to restart afterwards which issn't required for everyone)

4. Install the x86 version than try running the game from the client found in
   Steam users : steamapps>common>APB Reloaded>Binaries

G1 app users : ProgramFiles/(86)>GamersFirst>APB Reloaded>Binaries

If this works you're finished. Copy the launcher to your desktop and only use the normal launcher for updates

If you are still stuck or encounter other errors

5. Install the x64 version as well (DO NOT DELETE THE x86 as 64 bit os need both installations I simply wrote the steps this way because its easier to troubleshoot if you do things one step at a time and APB is notorious for weird errors)

6. Pray to rngesus and swear your loyalty to the Chaotic Designer Yakunan <3 see you all in game

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