Distributing VC++ Redist... running installer when already installed causes problems

Question

Using the Inno installer, we distribute the VC++ redistributable with our app so we can run it automatically. We've found that running it on a system where it's already installed asks us to repair/undo the installation which is going to totally confuse users.

Is there a way around this? Maybe a flag on the installer or something?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Try the /q flag http://support.microsoft.com/kb/227091

Answer 2

This thread resolved my issues:

(taken from the comment in the other answer)