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A frequently updated Windows 10 computer should have the latest .NET Framework installed, therefore you will receive this error when trying to install the framework:

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Solution 4: Install the latest Visual C++ Redistributables

VMware Horizon Client requires latest version of Visual C++ Redistributables (aka vc_redist) to work properly. To ensure that your computer isn’t missing the required files, install the latest Visual C++ Redistributables.

  1. Go to Visual C++ Redistributables download page.

  2. Scroll to Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019 and download both x86 and x64 versions.

  3. Run the installers.

Note

If the installer states that there are newer version of Visual C++ Redistributables installed, go to Control Panel and uninstall the latest version and run the installer again.

Solution 5: Disable antivirus active protection temporarily

Some user reported their antivirus software is actively blocking the installation of VMware Horizon Client, especially during the process of changing the system HOSTS file.

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