“S1023” error when you install the DirectX SDK (June 2010)

Posted on May 8, 2015

From https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2728613

Cause
The issue occurs because a newer version of the Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable is present on the computer. The June 2010 DirectX SDK installs version 10.0.30319 of the Visual C++ Redistributable.

Resolution
1. Uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 & x64 Redistributable.
2. Install the June 2010 DirectX SDK.
3. Reinstall the most current version of the Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package.