Learn how to download & install Crystal Report Runtime in this Tutorial. The SAP Crystal Report is the reporting tool that is used to design reports both in web and desktop environments. The Sap Crystal report has gone through name changes quite a few times, and the current version is named SAP Crystal Reports, a developer version for Microsoft Visual Studio. The last known name for the product was SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2010. You can go to Crystal Report Runtime download link and skip the introduction.
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What is Crystal Report Runtime
If you create an application using crystal report, you need to install the crystal report runtime engine on the target machine (Client machine) to run your Crystal Reports application. Crystal Report Runtime (Crystal Reports redistributable) has functions and libraries that need to exist on the target PC, without which reports won’t appear.
Where to download Crystal Reports Runtime
You should use the latest version as it contains bug fixes, security updates, etc. The following table contains the links to all versions of crystal reports.
| Crystal Reports Version | Supported IDE | Developer Edition Download | Runtime Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Pack 33 | VS 2019 to VS 2020 | SP 33 This is a 32 bit installer and will not work with VS 2022 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| VS 2022 | SP 33 (64 Bit) | ||
| Service Pack 32 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 32 (32 Bit) | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| VS 2022 | SP 32 (64 Bit) | ||
| Service Pack 31 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 31 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 30 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 30 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 29 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 29 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 28 Version 13.0.28 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 28 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 27 Version 13.0.27 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 27 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 26 Version 13.0.26 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 26 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 25 Version 13.0.25 | VS 2019 to VS 2010 | SP 25 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 24 Version 13.0.24 | VS 2017 to VS 2010 | SP 24 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 23 Version 13.0.23 | VS 2017 to VS 2010 | SP 23 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 22 Version 13.0.22 | VS 2017 to VS 2010 | SP 22 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 21 Version 13.0.21 **Contains Breaking Changes | VS 2017 to VS 2010 | SP 21 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 20 Version 13.0.20 | VS 2015 to VS 2010 | SP 20 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 19 Version 13.0.19 | VS 2015 to VS 2010 | SP 19 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
| Service Pack 18 Version 13.0.18 | VS 2015 to VS 2010 | SP 18 | 32 Bit 64 Bit |
How to Install Crystal Report runtime
Login to your PC with administrator permissions, and do the following steps
Choose the appropriate version of the report that i.e. 64bit or 32bit depending on your application. Download the runtime from the above link and save it to a folder on your hard disk. Unzip the content.
Double click on the .msi file, and in this example, we are using the CRRuntime_64bit_13_0_14.msi
You will see the welcome screen as shown below
Click on Next to continue.
This will take you to the License agreement.
Click on I Accept the License Agreement and click on next to proceed.
The warning screen will appear if the previous runtime version is installed on your computer. If you continue, the installer will upgrade the last version to the new version.
Click on next to continue to upgrade.
This will take you to start installation screen
Click on Next to proceed
The installation begins and it will take several minutes to finish. At the end, you see the following screen.
Click on finish.
This will complete your installation of runtime. You can now run your crystal report application without any issues.
How to Create Crystal Report
We have a few how-to tutorials which take you through step by step process of creating the report using C#, ASP.NET, and ASP.NET MVC.
- How to Create Crystal Report using Visual Studio
- How to Create Crystal Reports in ASP.NET Webforms
- How to Create Crystal Report using ASP.NET MVC
How to Include Runtime into your application setup
You can include the crystal report runtime in your application setup project. To do that you have to download the Merge Module (MSM).
A merge module is a Windows installer package but cannot be installed independently. It can be included in your visual studio setup project and create a single setup file that includes both your application and crystal report runtime. You can then distribute the setup of your application. Then you don’t need to download and install the crystal report runtime separately at the client Machine
You can refer to the article on how to include the Merge Module (MSM) in your setup project from the following link Using Crystal Reports Merge Modules MSM to create a Setup project.
Hi, anybody can help me.
“The type initializer for ‘CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.ReportDocument’ Threw an exception. in CLIENT PC.
Which CR Runtime do i need to install in Client PC
Installed in Developer PC: Win 8.1, SAP Crystal Report 2013 v14.1, CR for Visual Studio 13.0.0.99
Client PC: Windows 7 SP1 OS
Go to Control Panel on your development pc, next go to ‘Uninstall a program’.
Check SAP Crystal report to know the service pack of your crystal report. For example 13.0.20.2399 is service pack 20.
This your 13.0.0.99 looks like a much earlier version though. Try download service pack 5 runtime.
Que puedo hacer ya instale los runtime y nada que se soluciona tambien tengo otra aplicaccion que no me deja ver el reporte de impresion y me sale el error 20728 runtime
Tengo un problema con crystalDecision.saharedUtils no me deja ver los reportes
Hi
I have a question. I am trying to install crystal reports run time .msi file. How ever it installs by default in c drive
I have already installed crystal reports designer and server in d drive .
Is it possible to install the crystal report runtime in the location in d drive rather than installing it by default in c drive programa files SAPBUSINESSOBJECTS folder ?
I have CRRuntime_32bit_13_0_11.msi loaded onto my machine, but I get the following error when trying to use an ArcGIS 3rd party tool. What is it looking for?
Error: Could not load file or assembly ‘CrystalDecisions.Windows.Forms, Version=13.0.2000.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=692fbea5521e1304’ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
Crystal Reports Runtime is a great tool to use with Crystal Reports. It makes it easy to download and install Crystal Reports.
Can I use CR 13.0.20.2399 on Visual Studio 2019?
Thank you so much for providing the various runtimes! You guys saved my life! 😀 I searched everywhere for a comprehensive list of runtimes like yours, but none could be found – not even SAP’s website or wiki could help me.
Note: The hyperlink for SP19 64 Bit is broken. It has a quote ” at the end of the hyperlink.
Incorrect: https://origin.softwaredownloads.sap.com/public/file/0020000000665282019%22”
Correct:
https://origin.softwaredownloads.sap.com/public/file/0020000000665282019%22
Hola buen día, tengo una duda, si instalo este componente de Crystal Report en el servidor, adicional es necesario instalar una licencia de Crystal Reports completa?, en caso de esto ser si, ¿Se debe instalar la misma versión del Crystal completo o si tengo una licencia anterior me funcionaría?
Please can anyone help me out from this error.
“the type initializer for ‘CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.ReportDocument’ Threw an exception”
Getting this error on client machine.
I have already installed
Service Pack 25
Version 13.0.25
Hi,
Getting error message on client system.
“The type initializer for ‘CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.ReportDocument’ Threw an exception.
error message:
Crystal Reports
An error has occurred while attempting to load the Crystal Reports runtime.
Either the Crystal Reports registry key permissions are insufficient or the Crystal Reports runtime is not installed correctly.
Please install the appropriate Crystal Reports redistributable (CRRedist.msi) containing the correct version of the Crystal Reports runtime (x86, X64, or Itanium) required. Please go to http://www.businessobjects.com/support for more information.
OK
Hi Kouroosh,
i have the same problem but and i can’t find a solution.
Have you solved it? Can you help me?
Thank you
thank you so much after days trying to get the solution, i am finally able to see my report. the SP installation works like a charm, changing all reference to the latest version according to my VS solved. I was working on moving the app to an upgraded server OS . the error i was getting was BusinessObjects.Licensing.KeycodeDecoder.dll not found. from there i dig and tried till this came to mind. thanks really helpful.
I see Crystal Reports is up to version 13.0.31.4010. Is there an SP31 for the Runtime Out yet or is SP30 version 13.0.30.3805 the latest?
It seems download links are not working at all. Problem seems in SAP public site.
Hello ,
I am getting the error while binding the report with data model using Visual Studio 2017 and SAP Crystal reports for visual studio 13.0.30
” Failed to Load database information
The database connector ‘crdb_adoplus.dll’ could not by loaded. The correct version of the database client for this database might not be installed “
I need to install crystal report on Lenel onguard access control system
for attendance system . is it useful for attendance system
helped I have installed the last version of crystal report when I want to create a report viewer in the form issue tells me that crystaldecisions.shared version=13.0.2.000000
I have the latest framework installed
and crystal runtime the same version of crystal report
I have tried all thing but nothing solved
thanks
Please advice which crystal report version I will download for Visual Studio 2012 version 11.0.2218
I have Crystal Report V-12.0.2000.0 installed on my Windows-10 development machine, which were working good along with my VS-2010 till I have updated my Windows-10 to its latest version (20H2).
It is not throwing any error however reports are not showing.
Could you please help me out here? Thanks in advance.
Hi， l cant run cryetal runtime report with arena simulation softwarem. Every time l am about to create a report,the windon shut down and re-start. it is weried and l don’t know why.
COuld you help me with that?
I have installed CRRuntime version: 13, on my machine. I have got text with Japanese font and want to export it as PDF, but instead of the Japanese font, I see boxes over there, I have investigated this issue and found that I should have Arial Unicode MS Font, I have also installed this font on my machine but still get the same issue, I am not able to figure out how to change font settings for CRRuntime. Any help will be appreciated.
Regards.
you can install pdf printer and print report to it
Please can anyone help me out from this error.
“the type initializer for ‘CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.ReportDocument’ Threw an exception”
Getting this error on client machine.
I have already installed
Service Pack 20
Version 13.0.20
App. build on c# vs2015 4.5 .Net Framework.
Report work fine on my machine.
1) Install Framework 3.5. in client PC. SP 20 requires it to run
2) < startup useLegacyV2RuntimeActivationPolicy=”true” > to web/app config file
Hi,
Getting error message on client system.
“The type initializer for ‘CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.ReportDocument’ Threw an exception.
My Application build environment.
VS 2015 .Net Framework 4.5
SAP Crystal Report 2013
Also installed below sp in client machine.
Service Pack 21 Version 13.0.21 Runtime
“SAP Crystal Report 2013” is different from “SAP Crystal Reports, developer version for Microsoft Visual Studio”.
Please advice which crystal report version I will download for Visual Studio 2015.
Use SP28. Download it from links provided in the article
Which ports are required by CR runtime version 13.0.20.2399 and above? I have opened all the normal SQL Server ports. A 3rd-party app doesn’t function correctly with the ‘private’ firewall on but works perfectly with it off. The 3rd-party vendor doesn’t have a clue!
Crystal Reports for Visual Studio Does not need any ports.
how can I enable copying from the reports at user-end?
Using Windows 7 SP1 64bit.
Installed Net Framework 4.5. Crystal Reports runtime Service Pack 27. VC 2015 C++ Redistributable.
Getting error “System.MissingMethodException: Method not found: ‘Void System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.StructureToPtr(!!0, IntPtr, Boolean)’.at CrystalDecisions.ReportAppServer.DataSetConversion.DataSetConverter.Wrap(Object dataset, CrdbAdoPlusDelegate& adoPlusDelegate)”
I face the same issue 🙁
Hello, I am having problems installing Crystal Reports. During the installation an error occurs which says “Error 1904. Crystal Reports for .NET Framework 4.0 failed to register. HRESULT-2147024703. Contact your support personnel.” What you I do about it? Thanks
Install
1. NET Framework version 4.0,
2. VC 2017 C++ Redistributable MSI
3. Ensure that os is WIN 7 SP3 and above
Uninstall all versions Crystal Reports
Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistrributable
Install .NET Framework > 4.0
Install Crystal Reports
Hello. Are there mininum requirements for the Crystal Reports runtime Service Pack 25? Thanks.
Net Framework 4.0.
Win 7 SP1 and above
Is there a minimum .NET version required for the Crystal Reports runtime Service Pack 27? I’m trying to use it in a C# application using .NET 3.5 and having difficulties compiling.
Yes, Net Framework 4.0.
I have installed Crystal reports with Arena. While running the Arena simulation model to open up the reports its ask for the User ID and password
I Never heard of the Arena simulation model. so I won’t be able to help you.
I think you should contact the vendor
I’m facing the same issue. Did you find any solution to it? If yes then please let me know.
Hola buen día amigo, estoy teniendo problema con mi aplicación de escritorio al momento de realizar la distribución en las estaciones de trabajo que tienes sistema operativo de 64 bits aun cuando he cargado ambos .msi re tributable a la aplicación de VB20015, de echo he realizada la instalación del msi directamente en el cliente pero el error continua. sera que me puede orientar al respecto.
If your app is 32Bit, then you have to install the 32 runtimes in client PC