MS Visual C++ Runtime installer runs every time players launch the game

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Hi! I have a project on 5.4.2 and having an issue where each time the game launches, the prerequisites installer runs and either forces players to uninstall or reinstall MS Visual C++ Runtime

The installer does finish, the game then runs, but this happens every time the game is launched which isn’t at all ideal.

When searching for solutions, I’ve come across fixes from the client end, and some of those do work but I can’t help but think something isn’t right on my end. Any tips?

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Same, this counts for packaged games using the shipping configuration.

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The solution here worked for me: How to correctly configure prerequisites for Steam Deck?

hope it helps!