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Troubleshooting potential startup problems with MicroStation

	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	2025
	Area:	Installation/Failure to Start
	Original Author:	Bentley Global Technical Support
	Date Logged & Current Version	25.00.01.62

Troubleshooting Step 1:

Step 1: Go to Event Viewer

Step 2: Go to Windows Logs>Application, allow time for log to appear

Step 3: Filter on and 'Errors' or Warnings'

Step:4 Look for the following...

Troubleshooting Step 2:

Repair installation of Microsoft component, 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.44.35208

Step 1: Go Windows Control Panel>Programs and Features

Step 2: Go to the search and type in 'Microsoft Visual C++'

Step 3: Select 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 - 2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.44.35208'

Step 4: Right-click and select 'Change'

Step 5: Select the 'Repair' option

After the repair has been done restart your machine. Once you have rebooted you should not be able to open MicroStation.

Additional Information:

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