Rainmeter 3.0 r2106 rc1 installation problem

[Noesis]

Trying to install Rainmeter on Win 7 64-bit is producing the following error:

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Rainmeter Setup
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Visual C++ x64 install failed with error code resolving hostname.

You might want to try downloading the Visual C++ x64 redistributable package manually from http://rainmeter.net/redist

Press OK to exit.
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OK
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I get this same error after manually downloading & installing the files from the above site as well. Furthermore the first file (2010 c++ redist, asks to repair or uninstall (i.e. it was already installed), naturally I picked repair) while second file (2012 c++ redist update) just installs, regardless of it already being installed.

Right clicking and running the Rainmeter install as admin doesn't change anything either.

Anyone got any suggestions on how to resolve ?

[Trozza]

I don't have a solution but I do have the exact same problem!

I don't know if it's relevant but I should mention that I have been using 2.3.3 and I was upgrading to version 3.

[aviavy]

I am also having an install problem. More than likely the same install problem. It's hard to tell, cause the error message I'm receiving is in arabic and I don't know arabic.
It does say something about "Visual C++ x64" and "http://rainmeter.net/redist", hence the reason why assume it's the same error message.
I attached a screenshot.

[poiru]

I am also having an install problem. More than likely the same install problem. It's hard to tell, cause the error message I'm receiving is in arabic and I don't know arabic.

The Arabic issue has been fixed for the next release scheduled for Sunday. I'll try to get the Visual C++ issue sorted by then as well.

[poiru]

Can you try installing Rainmeter 3.0.1? Let me know if that solves your problem.

[Bazsay]

Can you try installing this test version: Rainmeter-3.0.1-r2130-test.exe

Let me know if that solves your problem.

It resolved the problem for me. Thanks!

[Trozza]

Thanks, this worked for me too.

[aviavy]

Can you try installing Rainmeter 3.0.1? Let me know if that solves your problem.

Didn't quite work for me....
Still in Arabic, but looks like a different error message though.

[poiru]

Didn't quite work for me....
Still in Arabic, but looks like a different error message though.

That is quite odd. Would it be possible for you to join our IRC channel? It would be easier to figure out what is wrong that way.

I'll be there for about two more hours (after you join the channel, say "poiru: I'm here" or something of that nature and wait for some time). If you miss me today, leave a message here and I'll arrange a later time.