The QuickBooks Runtime Redistributable error occurs when the Microsoft Visual C++ installation becomes corrupted or damaged in the system. This crucial Microsoft program is essential for running QuickBooks desktop smoothly. To resolve this issue, simply uninstall and reinstall the program. You can easily download Microsoft Visual C++ from the official website. Alternatively, if you have a CD version of QuickBooks, you can load the CD and locate the Microsoft Visual C++ installer to run it.