installing TagUI on a new Windows PC, and issues with missing MSVCR110.dll. and how to overcome it by installing vcredist_x64.exe for 64-bit systems. (this works for my new PC)

Resolving the PhantomJS Error in PowerShell: "Unable to Load Script" When Running TagUI

If you're using TagUI in PowerShell and encounter the following error when trying to run a script, you're not alone:

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phantomjs://code/bootstrap.js:113 in __die
PS C:\rpa\tagui\flows> cd C:\rpa\tagui\flows\samples
PS C:\rpa\tagui\flows\samples> tagui 1_google.tag
Unable to open file: C:\rpa\tagui\flows\samples\1_google.tag.js
phantomjs://code/bootstrap.js:113 in __die
Unable to load script C:\rpa\tagui\flows\samples\1_google.tag.js; check file syntax
phantomjs://code/bootstrap.js:113 in __die
PS C:\rpa\tagui\flows\samples>

This error message can be confusing, especially for first-time users of TagUI, but it essentially points to a problem with PhantomJS with missing MSVCR110.dll.

The error you're seeing indicates that the MSVCR110.dll file, which is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, is missing on your system. This is a common issue when running applications that depend on specific runtime libraries.

Here's how you can fix it:

1. Install or Repair Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4:

• Download the Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable from the official Microsoft website: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Packages.
• Choose the appropriate version based on your system architecture:
  • vcredist_x64.exe for 64-bit systems. (this works for my new PC)
  • vcredist_x86.exe for 32-bit systems.
• Run the installer and either install or repair the existing installation.

2. Restart Your Computer:

After installation, restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect.

3. Check for the DLL File:

• After installing the redistributable, verify that the MSVCR110.dll file is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory (for 64-bit systems) or C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (for 32-bit systems).