The introduction assumes that readers have installed Microsoft Visual C++. Uninstall everything that starts with 'Microsoft Visual C++. This parameter can be NULL to free all D3D resources used by the expanded. An easy way to bring this up on non-Windows XP systems is to type 'programs and features' in the search field at the bottom of the Start menu. Open Programs and Features from the Windows Control Panel (or Add or Remove Programs for Windows XP). The different versions and components will be listed in Programs and Features (or Add or Remove Programs for Windows XP). Uninstalling Visual C++ is done just like any other program on your system. Uninstall every entry whose name includes Microsoft Visual C++ and Redistributable, which should be every option in your search results. In the Apps & features dialog box, type c++ in the search box. You would like to know how to remove and reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Libraries in order to correct a problem with your Autodesk software, such as a 'general failure' during installation (due to a conflict with installer prerequisites) or any type of misbehavior or crash during normal operation. Select Add or remove programs from the menu.