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[Oscar Benjamin]

On 13 Mar 2016 17:06, "BobFtz--- via Python-list" <python-list at python.org>
wrote:
>
> Hello
>
> I have just downloaded and installed a copy of the 3.5.1 programme but
when
>  I come to run the programme I get an error message that says that
> .....api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l 1-1-0.dll is missing.
>
> I have un-installed and reinstalled the 3.5.1 programme a few time (as
> advised) but I still can't get the programme to run
>
> Can you please help with some step by step advice on how to repair this
> problem.

You need to install a Windows update from Microsoft:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2999226

Really the installer download page should be updated with this information
and the installer should be improved to give a more informative error
message.

--
Oscar