Symptoms

Installation of FineReader PDF 16 fails with the error:

Error when installing the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86) - 14.32.31326 component: 1460.

Resolution

To resolve the issue, please try to follow the steps below:

1. Delete the following program folders if they were created during the program installation:
   C:\temp\FR16
   C:\ProgramData\ABBYY\FineReader\16
   C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\ABBYY\FineReader\16
   C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\ABBYY\FineReader\16
   C:\Program Files\Common Files\ABBYY\FineReader\16
   C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader 16
   Please note that ProgramData and AppData folders can be hidden.
2. Temporarily deactivate any kind of antivirus software and registry cleaners installed on the computer.
3. Download the distribution kit of the latest version of the application: Download links for FineReader PDF 16.
4. Run the downloaded installation file.
   The files will be extracted to C:\temp\FR16. After the files have been extracted, do not start the installation.
5. Go to C:\temp\FR16\Bin\External Components\VC_Redist.
   Preinstall Visual C++ Redistributable: for a 64-bit system, run vcredist_x86.exe and vcredist_x64.exe in any order.
6. After the components have been successfully installed, start Setup.exe in C:\temp\FR16 and complete the installation.

If the error message still appears, please submit a request.