sims 4 vc++error code 1601

Well, something is obviously wrong with your vc++ installation

Now, you don't mention anything about your computer. But presuming you use a new Windows I would suggest checking your harddrive and Windows for errors:

Harddrive error checking tool: http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-do-i-run-chkdsk/

Windows error checking tool: http://help.ea.com/sg/article/how-do-i-run-the-system-file-checker/

Then if all is clear, make sure to update your Windows with Windows update and reinstall vc++ by downloading the newest version from here:

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

Didn't Work ☹️ please help!

Did any of the programs find any errors?

No i'm just trying to install the game it's like loading 5 seconds to install it and then the error comes on the screen

No, the two error checking tools, they either report zero errors found or they find some and try to fix them. Which one is it?

i can't install those programs i  don't know why but i just can't. i need to reinstall them or some **bleep** but i can't delete it either.

oh those programs i have 0 errors on my computer..

Hello,

I got the same problem and i think i got what you have to do.

I got an error 1601 from skype thats saids: ''windows installer service could not be accessed Error 1601''

So i gonna try this http://www.howtogeek.com/184374/how-to-fix-the-windows-installer-service-could-not-be-accessed-error-in-windows-7/

Lets see if it works out.

EDIT: This fixed it for me tweaking.com download the program and follow the steps it will repair everything in your windows thats broke so you got that too

i also get this error but with number 1602

Hey all,

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