Why do I get an error "IExpress Setup has encountered a problem and needs to close" during Visual C++ Redistributable installation?

Before installing MATLAB the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is installed. This installation fails with an error message:

"IExpress setup has encountered a problem and needs to close"

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

This error indicates that there was a difficulty encountered by the Microsoft installer responsible for integrating the Visual C++ Redistributable. This may be due to corrupted installation files or a damaged installation disc. To resolve this issue, you can reinstall from downloads or request a new installation disk.

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http://www.mathworks.com/downloads/web_downloads

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To request a replacement disk, submit a service request to Customer Service at the link below:

http://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us/index.html