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How to install Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation for PS Vita on Windows 10 and 11

Yesterday I ran into a problem when I tried to install Content Manager Assistant on a fresh Windows 10 installation. The program works on Windows 10, but the problem was the installation process itself:


Clicking "Retry" doesn't help


The solution requires two steps.

First, download vcredist_x86.exe. Follow the link and first click "Download":


Then select "vcredist_x86.exe" and click "Next":


If the download link changes for some reason, you can search "microsoft visual c++ 2008 sp1 redistributable package (x86)".

Install the package.

The second step is to right-click on CMASetup.exe (the Content Manager Assistant installation file) and select "Troubleshoot compatibility":



Then select "Troubleshoot program":


Check "The program worked in earlier versions of Windows but won't install or run now" and click "Next":


Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" and click "Next":


And finally, click "Test the program...":



The installation will start. You can either install CMA now or cancel the installation, then click "Yes, save these settings for this program", close the troubleshooter and install the program afterward. The compatibility settings will be saved.


That's it!


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While searching for a solution, I found an alternative to CMA: Qcma: Cross-platform content manager assistant for the PS Vita. I haven't tested it, but it could be an option if there are more problems with CMA down the line.


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  1. Dylan ANovember 23, 2020 at 3:07 AM

    Thank you very much

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  2. amineNovember 25, 2020 at 3:21 AM

    super

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  3. UnknownDecember 7, 2020 at 1:28 PM

    Thank you so much! I love you.

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  4. UnknownDecember 13, 2020 at 5:52 PM

    Me ajudou muito Obrigadoooo

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  5. RapixOnGamingDecember 24, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    Thank you so much

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  6. UnknownDecember 25, 2020 at 4:21 PM

    l

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  7. Techno ExcaDecember 27, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    I love you broh .. You're the best

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  8. AlFebruary 15, 2021 at 6:41 PM

    Thank you

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  9. MuziMarch 21, 2021 at 1:54 AM

    thank you

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  10. MancioMarch 23, 2021 at 4:43 AM

    Thanks!
    I was stuck with that damned error even after installing visual c++

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  11. UnknownMarch 23, 2021 at 7:40 PM

    Still had the same issue?!?!?!?!?

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  12. UnknownJune 25, 2021 at 4:35 AM

    c'est génial jais tellement galéré pour installer

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  13. Kondri János00July 1, 2021 at 9:18 AM

    Thank you a lot champ. Saved my skin for sure

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  14. DoctorWarioJuly 31, 2021 at 4:31 AM

    Thank you soooo much! You saved me!!!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 4, 2021 at 11:27 AM

    how to put content manager on desktop?

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  16. Zelaya Teacher. August 11, 2021 at 7:55 PM

    I can't thank you enough, dude. I really can't.

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  17. Anubis 009September 14, 2021 at 9:50 PM

    Thank you very much you are the only one sometime explain how to do it thanks a lot

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  18. UnknownSeptember 26, 2021 at 4:21 AM

    you are awesome

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  19. UnknownOctober 2, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    Thanks very much, this has worked for me - excellent guide!

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  20. CoryJOctober 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM

    BOOYAH! Thank you!

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  21. UnknownNovember 5, 2021 at 12:47 PM

    YOU ARE THE BEST!! Im trying to give 5 stars if I can!

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  22. UnknownNovember 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM

    I should have realised. Thank you. I just got a PSV and I just stated the hacking process last night. This really became annoying. You are a life saver.

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  23. UnknownNovember 11, 2021 at 11:03 AM

    Thanks... Finally worked

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  24. FATWOLLNovember 14, 2021 at 10:35 AM

    thx a lot! :B

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  25. Samantha JoeDecember 7, 2021 at 1:50 PM

    TY :D

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  26. UnknownDecember 12, 2021 at 2:07 PM

    didn't work on my win 10 pro :(
    same error

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  27. UnknownDecember 31, 2021 at 10:55 AM

    I managed to download it but the CMA itself isn't opening it says "The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.". I tried to open the sxstrace thing but it didn't open. What should I do? :o

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2022 at 5:45 PM

      same.....thats where im stuck now too..

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    2. AnonymousOctober 29, 2022 at 2:06 AM

      Same now were all stuck here to

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    3. AnonymousApril 9, 2023 at 11:21 AM

      I also have this situation

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2022 at 6:09 AM

    Cheers. Excellent work!

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  29. jiaeJanuary 26, 2022 at 7:11 PM

    Thank you so much! I was not able to find anything that worked til I came across this post linked on a reddit thread.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 28, 2022 at 11:14 PM

    This worked thank you so much!

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  31. CyberAddic808February 4, 2022 at 4:39 AM

    Wonderful...

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  32. UnknownMarch 31, 2022 at 12:07 PM

    after 2 hours of screaming it worked thanks

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  33. AnonymousMay 19, 2022 at 2:55 PM

    I LOVE YOU

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  34. AnonymousJune 3, 2022 at 2:31 AM

    Still working 2022 on windows 11 Pro. Perfect

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  35. AnonymousJune 21, 2022 at 7:56 PM

    I've spent the past YEAR looking for a way to download Content Manager so I can move files to my PS Vita. The instructions you gave worked for me on Windows 11 Home, and it only took a couple of minutes to get the application to download and open. Thank you!!!!

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  36. AnonymousJune 30, 2022 at 3:36 PM

    For me this solution was so close, thanks so much, but didn't work :(
    So I Diged deeper and find solution for those, who can't solve problem with this solution as me:
    First of all do all steps as described above. especially downloading and installing "Microsoft Visual ..."! it's necessary before my solution!
    then do following:
    1. Right click installation file
    2. Go to Properties
    3. Go to Compatibility tab
    4. Under Compatibility mode check checkbox (Run this porg………)
    5. Choose Windows 98 / Windows me
    6. Apply > Ok
    7. Vuala! Install ordinarily :)

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  37. AnonymousJuly 17, 2022 at 1:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, I was about to pull my hair out over this. Thank you so very much.

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  38. AnonymousJuly 25, 2022 at 3:16 PM

    heroe sin capa
    only here i can find the solution

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2022 at 11:15 AM

    worked immediately, thank you so much!

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  40. DankMedik420September 5, 2022 at 7:09 PM

    Huge thanks my lad. This was just what I needed, the pictures helped a lot as well. Glad you made this to help out the small but cool Vita community. ♥️

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  41. AnonymousOctober 3, 2022 at 1:53 PM

    still working as of october 2022 thank you!

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  42. AnonymousOctober 12, 2022 at 6:29 AM

    Thank you, worked like a charm!

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  43. AnonymousDecember 31, 2022 at 8:18 AM

    Amazing. Thank you so much!

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  44. AnonymousApril 1, 2023 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks to you I can now save my game files and don't need to worry about any data corruption modding could cause!

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  45. AnonymousApril 25, 2023 at 8:48 AM

    Worked a charm. Thank you!

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  46. PiuMay 27, 2023 at 5:05 PM

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  47. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    Getting something saying this isnt a valid Win32 app. Any advice?

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2024 at 8:33 AM

    Let me just add my thanks as well. Thank you !!!

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