How to Troubleshoot SideBySide Error 59 in Windows PC

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SideBySide error is a Windows operating system error related to a corrupted or missing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package. This is a common error for Windows 10 operating systems that are missing Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package. If you are experiencing the same problem with the SideBySide 59 error on Windows 10, you can follow this troubleshooting guide completely.

Many affected Windows 10 users report that the Event Viewer is filled with SideBySide Error 59 events, which actually indicate an “error in a manifest or policy file.” This particular error also occurs when some applications in Windows 10 launch unexpectedly.

What causes the SideBySide error 59?

• Damaged Operating System Dependencies: A potentially corrupted system file used to bypass necessary VC++ dependencies with applications that require them may also be responsible for this particular problem.
• Lack of Visual C++ Redist. Package: The most common scenario that can cause this particular error code is a missing Visual C++ dependency expected by the program or service is being run.
• Damaged system file: In some cases, this problem may be caused by a corrupted system file affecting the Windows installation.
• Damaged .DLL file belonging to the Bing Bar extension: There is a DLL file specific to the Bing Bar extension that is very prone to corruption.

How to repair the SideBySide 59 error code?

Perform a DISM and SFC scan

1. Type cmd in the search box and click Run as administrator.
2. At the extended command prompt, type the following command and press Enter to execute.
   sfc /scannow
3. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and check to see if the problem is resolved. If the error persists, go to step 4.
4. Open the extended command line again and this time run the following command.
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. Wait for the process to complete, then restart your computer.

Installing Windows correctly

1. Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and run the MediaCreationTool.exe file immediately after the download is complete.
2. In the first window that appears, select the Create installation media for another PC option and click Next.
3. In the next window, select the Use recommended settings for this PC check box and click Next.
4. Now select the USB drive or ISO file (for later burning to DVD) and click Next.
5. In the next window, select the drive and click Next to continue.
6. When the process is complete, click Finish and restart your computer with the DVD or USB flash drive inserted.
7. Press any key on your keyboard to boot from the USB drive or DVD and follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Here you need to enter your Windows license key.
8. Now check if the computer boots from the created bootable USB stick or DVD. If it does not, you need to press a key or key combination to do so. Check with your PC manufacturer for the keys.
9. In the next window, click on the Edit what should be kept hyperlink and select Nothing (recommended). This will delete all the contents of the partitioned drive and reinstall Windows 10 from scratch.
10. Click Next and wait for the operation to complete.

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