Install VC++ Redistributables for Visual Studio 2015-2022 with MSI setup

Question

I have a Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 VC++ application that is distributed as MSI file and installs the VC++ redistributable as merge modules. It’s a server application that is always installed for all users and it works.

Now, I found out that these merge modules are deprecated according to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/redistributing-visual-cpp-files?view=msvc-170 so that am looking for a recommended option.

I already tries to change my MSI setup (using WIX v3) to install the redistributable by running vc_redist.x86.exe as custom action. The problem is that it fails with error 1618 (Another installation is already in progress. Complete that installation before proceeding with this install.) like mentioned in https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4072307/how-to-install-vc-redistributables-in-advanced-installer.

I do not want to use one the following alternative options:

• Run the custom action after 'Finish Execution'. Reason: VC++ runtime is required earlier.

• Link the VC++ runtime statically. Reason: It is not updated by Windows Update.

• Install VC++ runtime in the application directory. Reason: It is not updated by Windows Update.

• Use a .exe bootstrapper. Reason: It breaks compatibility with the consumer of my product.

Is there a suggested solution for installing the VC++ redistributable as prerequisite with an MSI setup?