[Wine] Visual C++ runtime library error

[James McKenzie]

InterestedParty wrote:
> Should I be able to install that update into my wine directory for everything to work? I've installed visual C++ through winetricks and I'm still getting
>
> Code:
>
> err:module:import_dll Library MSVCR80.dll (which is needed by L"Z:\\home\\IP\\.wine2\\drive_c\\Program Files\\Electronic Arts\\Battlefield Bad Company 2 - BETA\\BFBC2Game.exe") not found
>   
That's because you are not LISTENING.  So, shut up and listen now.

One.  Remove this file.  Completely remove the .wine directory and any
other directory associated with running Wine.  You have munged things up
so badly at this point this is the only thing to do.

Two.  Reread this entire forum post.  READ CAREFULLY THE POSTS BY
VITAMIN.  He knows what he is talking about.  If you don't know what he
is talking about ask questions and wait for answers.  DO NOT, and I
repeat, DO NOT install anything until you completely understand what you
are to do.  You are upsetting us that do.

Three.  Do what everyone here has told you to do.

Four.  YOU ARE NOT STARTING THIS PROGRAM FROM THE CORRECT DIRECTORY. 
That is what is causing many of your problems.

Five.  ASK QUESTIONS.  If you don't understand this, the only 'dumb'
question is that which you have not asked.  Your question may point out
problems that others are having or point out a program error in Wine. 
However, if you don't ask, you will not be satified with the responses
you receive here.

Six.  READ the FAQ on how to install programs and how to use a
WINEPREFIX.  This may be where you are having difficulties.

Now, explain, in painful detail what you did, step by step to get where
you are now.  And I mean ALL of the details.  Then be prepared to be
told where you went wrong and what you need to do to correct the
situation.  First problem I see is that you are starting the program
from the wrong directory.

James McKenzie