Fixing Missing Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime on Steam Deck

Written by: Tushar Sharma

When launching non-Steam games via Proton, you may encounter, following error.

Following componet are required to run the program microsoft visual c++ runtime . steam deck proton experimental

Enter Desktop Mode.

Hold POWER button → Switch to Desktop Mode

Install ProtonTricks

Open Discover (blue shopping bag icon)

Search → "Protontricks" → Install

Discover Store Protontricks Installation

Run ProtonTricks

Open Konsole (terminal) → Execute:

protontricks --gui
Target Your Game

Select from list: Non-Steam shortcut: Sifu.exe (Replace "Sifu" with your game's EXE name)

If missing, run the game once in Gaming Mode first

Install Runtime Components

Select → "Select the default wineprefix"
Choose → "Install a Windows DLL or component"
Check → vcrun2022 (Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable)
ProtonTricks workflow

Confirm Installation

Accept all prompts → Wait for "Install completed" message