"The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect."

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"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe

The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail."

This error pops up after installing latest Windows 8.1 security updates and after that trying to launch Steam client.

[76561199090936653]

could you fix it ? I am having the same problem for bully scholarship edition I can't even run it.

[Megatron]

You should try the game in compatibility settings for Windows 7 or even XP.

[Es Gribu Pežu]

Hi guys, im having the same problem when trying to open Bully scholarship edition. Did you have any solution for this problem ? Cant seem to find one.

[ass]

Hi guys

[christilathrasher]

did any one find a solution to this issue? i am having the same problem with one of my games as well.