Error: 'Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error' when Joining a Meeting

ISSUE
Users encounter the "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error" when attempting to start or join a meeting.

RESOLUTION
Update the Visual C++ Runtime Library

  1. Download and install the Visual C++ 6.0 runtime library from the following external link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2019667.
 If you do not have the privileges to install software, contact your IT department for assistance.
  1.  After installation, restart your computer and attempt to join the Webex meeting again.
 If the error continues, please move on to the next solution.

Install the Latest Updates for Windows
  1. Ensure your Windows operating system is up to date with the latest patches and updates.
  2. Reboot your computer after applying updates.
  3. Try joining the meeting once more.
For additional details and potential solutions, refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822521]. If the problem continues after these steps, further investigation may be necessary to isolate the cause and find an appropriate solution.

CAUSE
You may receive the following error when starting or joining a meeting if the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime libraries are missing or corrupted:

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