Zemmy01: I did upgrade to WIndows 10 so that might have caused it. Once I'm able to I'll see if my PC has any outstanding updates for the system and for Visual C++. However after my upgrade to WIndows 10 I was prompted to update/re-download Visual C++ Redistributable for some other game that required it so I'm not sure thats the problem I have.
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The problem here is that Witcher 3 is a 64bit game and need the 64 bit version of C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4. Most software till now is still only 32 bit and need only the 32 bit version of C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4. After you install the game again from DVD you get the right version.
If you have such a problem again for other games/software google for it and download it from Microsoft website.
Zemmy01: Right so I tried all the options you stated above. It didn't work so I though I would just re-install it. No problem I have it on disk so i don't have to worry about downloading it. Well I installed it successfully. However now in Galaxy it says that the game is awaiting release. >.>.
There is a activation patch you need before you can play the game.
From Witcher 3 FAQ:
Q.: I installed the game and it is well after 19th May, Galaxy still displays 'Waiting for release' and the 'Play' button is greyed out. What can I do?
A.:
1. Exit Galaxy
2. Open it up again
3. Select the game, click More -> Manage -> Verify/Repair
4. Wait for the patching process to finish
5. Play
https://www.gog.com/forum/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt/faq