Issues with updating Sonar platinum. (Update... fixed with updating computer!!!)

So with the news of cakewalk going away I thought I would make sure I got the latest update that I am entitled to before the servers go away. (whenever that might be)  Using the CCC, I attempted to update sonar platinum.  Everything downloaded and started installing.  At about 99% installation I got errors that certain dlls could not be registered.  These were mainly in c/programs/cakewalk/shared.  Things like auto120, arpeggiator, chord analyzer, etc.  Older midi tools that I really don't need.  So I tried to just ignore them.  The installation completes and CCC tells me that Sonar installation is complete.  It even congratulates me!
 
However, when I try to launch, it says that is can't because my computer is missing a file:  api_ms_crt_runtime l1-1.dll
 
I tried uninstalling Sonar from within CCC; deleting files from within CCC by right mouse clicking over the sonar platinum name and select delete files.  I then re-booted and tried re-installing.  Same thing.  I tried rolling back tot he second to last update.  No luck.  Same thing.  Will not launch and same errors on those midi dlls.
 
Any ideas?  All my audio files are there on my D drive.  Not much use without the program to run the project files.
 
Please help.
 
Thanks,

I did re-boot, uninstalled and re-installed.  No luck.  What is the creators version?

Thanks emwhy,
I'll look into that.  Would running windows update fix it?  i keep the music computer offline and only connect when installing or updating programs.
 
 
 

tubeydude
Thanks emwhy,
I'll look into that.  Would running windows update fix it?  i keep the music computer offline and only connect when installing or updating programs.

If you were running any OS other than Win 10, I'd say make sure you're up to date -- but with Win 10, it's kind of a high-wire act.
 
If you are on Win 10, how far behind with updates are you?

I know exactly what your problem is.
 You need to install the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.

tubeydude
I'm running windows update right now.  83 updates are happening right now.  (those are just the important ones).
 
Is visual C++ Redistributable going to be included in those updates, or will I need to install that by itself afterwards?
 
Thanks

It should be but if it isn't (check Control panel/Programs and features).
It will be listed there.
If its not get it from MS. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
Make sure you grab the correct one (86/64).

tubeydude
I'm running windows update right now.  83 updates are happening right now.  (those are just the important ones).
 
Is visual C++ Redistributable going to be included in those updates, or will I need to install that by itself afterwards?
 
Thanks

Once you've installed the updates reboot and run Windows update again. Keep going until there are no more.

With 8.1 you also need to also check the optional updates.

Yup, on the second round of updates right now.  Are there any optional updates I should steer clear of?
 
Is a windows 10 upgrade a good idea?

Ok!  After about 150 installed updates, both important and optional, Sonar installed correctly and runs correctly.
 
HUGE relief!!!
 
Thanks to everyone who chimed in to help me get this sorted.