Multiversus UE setup failed Microsoft visual C++ error

Multiverses is a free to play crossover fighting game and since its launch in 2022, the game quickly gains popularity among fighting game fans.

Now while launching, gamers are getting Multiversus setup failed error and then the Multiversus launch failed. Many users are having the network issue also while playing the game.

The complete error message before the Multiversus crashed says “UE prerequisites setup failed with error code 0×80070643- Fatal error during installation”

Or “The prerequisite for multiverses failed to install Error code LS-0019-IS-IZ06”

After investigating the issue, we have come to the point that the setup is failed when the game is trying to install Microsoft Visual C++ edition which is a prerequisite requirement and not fulfilling it gives you Multiversus fatal error.

Strange thing is, even Microsoft visual C++ is already installed in the system but still users are not able to install the game and keep on getting UE setup failed error on Multiversus.

Enough about the introduction part, now by the end of this guide you will not only have in-depth knowledge behind the Multiversus UE setup failed error. But also you will be able to fix this issue permanently, so that you will be able to play this fighting game with your friends.

Causes of Multiversus UE Setup Failed Microsoft Visual C++ Error

There are multiple reasons behind the UE setup failed while installing Multiversus game. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Corrupted system files– If your Windows installation files are corrupted, they will corrupt the Microsoft Visual C++ and in turn you aren’t able to install Microsoft visual C++ which is a prerequisite to play the game.
• Third party antivirus– There are chances that a third party software may block the installation files of the Multiversus which doesn’t let you install the game
• Microsoft Visual C++ installed files– Microsoft visual C++ include runtime libraries that are required by Multiversus to function properly. So, if these libraries are not installed properly, it will display an error message indicating the missing Microsoft C++ components.

Fix Multiversus UE Setup Failed Microsoft Visual C++ Error

Now, that you are aware of the causes behind the “Multiversus UE setup failed” error, let us proceed further and provide you with the solutions to fix this error so that you can enjoy your game error-free.

Repair Corrupted Windows Files

Windows files are corrupted due to improper shutting down of PC or sudden power outrage. If Windows installation files or folders are corrupted, you keep on getting installation error and one such is with Multiversus. So you must repair those corrupted Windows files. To repair those Windows corrupted files–

• Click on the Start menu and type CMD
• Choose the option Run as Administrator
• In command prompt, type in the following commands one by one:

sfc /scannow
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

• After completing both the commands, make sure to restart your PC.

After restarting your PC, relaunch the setup file of Multiversus to install the game.

Disable Third Party Antivirus

Some third-party Antivirus tends to safer and may falsely identify a game setup file as dangerous, known as a false positive, and block the installation of the game. Same thing may happen with the Multiversus setup file also.

So ensure either to turn off those Antivirus or uninstall them and try to relaunch the setup of Multiversus game to fix Multiversus UE setup failed error.

Using Add or Remove Programs

If your Windows files are not corrupted, or you have repaired using the Method 1, but still you are getting Multiversus UE setup failed error there are changes that Microsoft Visual C++ files are not installed properly, or they are corrupted. So you need to fix those corrupted files.

To fix those corrupted files, you need to do a clean installation of Microsoft visual C++. To do clean installation, you need to uninstall the Microsoft Visual C++ all version and then re-install them.

To uninstall Microsoft Visual C++:

• Right-click on the Start menu and select the option Run
• In Run command, type in appwiz.cpl and hit the enter key
• This will open Add or Remove interface, here find all the Microsoft Visual C++ version
• now select each version one by one and uninstall

• Make sure to completely uninstall all the Microsoft Visual C++ version from your system
• After uninstalling, re-download Microsoft Visual C++ from the official Microsoft website and run the installer

Note: If you are getting error while uninstalling Microsoft Visual C++, use next method

This will re-install Microsoft Visual C++ all the required version, once installing re-run the Multiverses installer to install the game in your PC.

Using Registry Editor

Now, there are chances that Microsoft Visual C++ may not uninstall properly using the above method. So, you need to delete all the registry entries of the Microsoft Visual C++ and then try to uninstall it from the Add or remove programs. To do so–

• Right-click on the start menu and click on the option Run
• In Run command, type in Regedit and hit the enter key
• This will open registry editor to you
• Now, locate the following address by expanding the left pane Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products
• Expand Products, click on each folder under products and in right pane find Microsoft Visual C++ next to product name as shown below

• Once you find the folder, right-click on each of the folder and delete the folder.
• There are multiple folders with Product name Microsoft Visual C++, so you need to delete all those folders to clear the Microsoft Visual C++ registries entries
• After deleting all the folders, make sure to restart your PC for the changes to taken place
• Now, download All in one installer of Microsoft Visual C++ and open the downloaded zipped folder
• Click on the option Extract all at the top menu to extract the zipped folder
• Extracted folder will automatically open, her right-click on Install_all file and choose the option run as administrator

• Wait patiently, until the Microsoft Visual C++ version are installed in your system
• After installing Microsoft Visual C++ version, you must restart your PC
• After restarting, re-launch the Multiversus setup

This time you will be able to install the Multiversus game and this will resolve the issue of Multiversus UE setup failed error.

Contact Multiversus Support

Now, if all the methods failed to fix the UE setup failed error, it is better to contact their support team by submitting a support ticket on their official webpage. So that support staff will respond to your query and help you install the Multiversus game.

Conclusion: Multiversus UE Setup Failed

In this article, I have shown you the best possible ways to fix Multiversus UE setup failed with Microsoft Visual C++ error. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can troubleshoot and fix this issue effectively. If you have a query or questions, feel free to comment below, and I would be more than happy to assist you.

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