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So I'll try the C++ v8 redist pack and see.

If that doesn't work, here's a description to fix the problem manually:
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Though there are no runtime errors,there might be errors in event viewer** like Component identity found in manifest does not match the identity of the component requested Syntax error in manifest or policy file

"C:ClientMicrosoft.VC80.MFC.MANIFEST" on line 4. Generate Activation.Context failed for C:Clienttest.dll. Reference error message: The operation completed successfully

There are 2 bugs which cause this.

1. The assembly manifest of Microsoft.VC80.MFCLOC is incorrect. It has version 8.0.50727.42 instead of 8.0.50608.0.

Solution
Change the version number

should be changed to

2. Microsoft.VC80.MFCLOC is referenced not by the application but by MFC80[ud].dll
    
   Solution
   Microsoft.VC80.MFCLOC directory has to be under Microsoft.VC80.MFC directory and not at the same level.