
If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments.

These were the steps to fix the issue of being unable to download the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime. Once done, you may then proceed with the below steps. But since this batch file will be making certain changes to the Registry, we would advise you to take a backup of the registry beforehand. So you will have to repair/restore this key using a batch file, as instructed below. The main reason why you are facing this issue is because of the missing or corrupt Windows Update Service registry key named wuauserv. Cannot Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime # If you are also getting bugged with this issue, then this guide shall help you rectify it. Whenever users are trying to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime, the download progress gets stuck at 0% or pending, and it remains at that stage forever. However, as of now, both these methods aren’t working for many. Apart from that, you could also install it as a UWP app from the Microsoft Store.

So whenever you install the route windows update, the Visual C++ will be updated alongside as well.

As far as its installation process is concerned, well, Windows packs them alongside the OS update. These are required by various Microsoft and non-Microsoft programs.
