Struggling to get Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung Kies to install to Windows 10 with an error saying error “The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log for more detail.”.
To install Kies, the right Kies version should be downloaded first. Based on a user’s browser and associated settings, the saved file could open differently. Once launched, the user must proceed with the installation process and manage security warnings, if any. The installation process could take some time. Download Kies for Windows to connect your Samsung mobile phone to your PC. Easily synchronise data between devices and find new apps.
Kies Installer
Uninstall all previous versions of Kies and uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package from Programs and Features, then reboot your PC.
Download the correct version for your device from http://www.samsung.com/za/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/
Kies Installer Mac
Fix Samsung Kies mfc90u.dll error by downloading and then installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)