When this bug strikes it is maddening. This fix worked great but I've only used it once. After downloading and installing (which windows said did no happen correctly), I refreshed the Gmail page and bingo, all fixed.
I am reproducing the
originator's info here in case his page disappears.
Here is the download link for the 32 bit version...http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/7/7/977B481A-7BA6-4E30-AC40-ED51EB2028F2/vcredist_x86.exeFor 64 bit versions use this one:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/7/7/977B481A-7BA6-4E30-AC40-ED51EB2028F2/vcredist_x64.exeSee the full download page here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=11895
