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But i dont know where find my VIsual C++ files

Just read the entire thread.

On the first page there are detailed explanations of how to go about solving this, including how to uninstall your C++ Redistributables.

Cheers

If the problem persists once you've run through the steps outlined, let us know and I'm sure that we can solve this problem.

Be sure to follow the instructions here as closely as possible and then provide us with exactly what steps you've undertaken to correct the situation.

Also, if you can provide us with the OS you're running, etc. it would be beneficial to your situation.

Cheers.

-BA

Update...

I suppose that the solutions proposed worked for you, Huggybear?

Heya,

I am having the same problem as well, I have uninstalled all my Visuals (the 2008 and 2005 ones), as well as Visual ++ CC (I think).

I did all the steps taken countless times but to no avail........

My problem event is 78.

Thank you........

The steps taken are:
1. Uninstall all the visual programs (2008 and 2005) and visual ++C
2. Uninstall Windows Live Essential Beta (everything in it)
3. Re-boot
4. Reinstalled Windows Live Messenger (and Movie Maker and Photo Gallery)
5. Re-installed the 2008 Visuals (as were given on the first page of this thread)
6. Tried to open WLM. But the error message still pops out.

The event is 78, am using Windows Vista.

PLease help me out..............................

Thank you

I still have the problem as well.  Nothing seems to solve it.

Try repeating the steps, but do not reinstall the 2008 Redistributables.

1. Uninstall all the visual programs (2008 and 2005) and visual ++C
2. Uninstall Windows Live Essential Beta (everything in it)
3. Re-boot
4. Reinstalled Windows Live Messenger (and Movie Maker and Photo Gallery)
5. Run Windows Live Messenger

I tried the steps suggested mate, but still to no avail...............

The only other solution that I can suggest is for you to try and edit your manifest with Resource Tuner:

1.) A simple Google search will yield Resource Tuner, and, after installing, the msnmsgr.exe file is opened with Resource Tuner.
2.) The manifest option is expanded in the left pane to show the manifest for msnmsgr.exe as "1".
3.) Click on this manifest and then press "Ctrl+Shift+E" to open the manifest editor.
4.) At this point, all I did was isolate the code in the manifest that pointed to version 9.0.30729.1 and changed it to 9.0.30729.4148.

ie:
<dependentAssembly>
            <assemblyIdentity
                type="win32"
                name="Microsoft.VC90.CRT"
                version="9.0.30729.4148"
                processorArchitecture="x86"
                publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b"
            />
        </dependentAssembly>


BE SURE TO BACK UP YOUR msnmsgr.exe FILE BEFORE EDITING!