This article applies to all MetaDefender Core V4 and V5 releases deployed on Windows systems.
One common reason for this failure is the absence of the required Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2022 (version 14.38 or higher) on the system.
Resolution:
Verify Installation: Ensure that the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2022 (version 14.38 or higher) is installed on your machine.
Download and Install: If the required redistributable is missing, download and install the x64 version from the following link: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Download
Disable/Enable engine: Retry deploying the Reputation Module and verify if the issue is resolved.
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