Распространяемые пакеты Microsoft Visual C++ (Visual C++ Redistributable) содержат необходимые компоненты для запуска игр и программ, разработанных с помощью соответствующих версий Visual Studio и, как правило, нужны при ошибках вида «Запуск программы невозможен» так как система не обнаружила файлы DLL с названиями, начинающимися с msvcr или msvcp. Чаще всего требуются компоненты Visual Studio 2012, 2013, 2015, но есть возможность загрузки и установки распространяемых пакетов Visual C++ версий 2005-2022.
Далее в инструкции описаны способы скачать распространяемые компоненты Visual C++ для Windows 11, Windows 10 и предыдущих версий, x64 и x86 (32-бит) официальным способом с сайта Майкрософт и путем установки из стороннего источника, о проблемах, с которыми можно столкнуться при установке и дополнительная информация, которая может оказаться полезной.
Загрузка распространяемых пакетов Visual C++ с сайта Майкрософт
Первый из способов скачать компоненты Visual C++ — официальный и, соответственно, самый безопасный. Для загрузки доступны следующие компоненты (при этом некоторые из них можно загрузить разными способами).
- Visual Studio 2015-2022 — при установке этого набора устанавливаются все необходимые распространяемые компоненты Visual C++ 2015, 2017, 2019 и 2022 в рамках одного файла установщика.
- Visual Studio 2013 (Visual C++ 12.0)
- Visual Studio 2012 (Visual C++ 11.0)
- Visual Studio 2010 SP1
- Visual Studio 2008 SP1
Важное примечание: если вы загружаете библиотеки для исправления ошибок при запуске игр и программ (система не обнаружила определённую DLL из пакета), а ваша система — 64-разрядная, следует скачать и установить как x86 компоненты (для 32-бит), так и x64 версии, так как многим программам для запуска нужны библиотеки 32-бит (x86) даже в x64 версиях Windows.
Порядок загрузки компонентов будет следующим:
- Зайдите на официальную страницу и выберите нужный компонент для загрузки.
- Для Visual C++ 2015-2022 достаточно напрямую скачать и установить файлы vc_redist.x86.exe и vc_redist.x64.exe для x64 систем, только x86-вариант для 32-бит систем или vc_redist.arm64.exe для устройств с ARM-процессорами.
- Для компонентов Visual C++ 2013 аналогичным образом скачайте файлы установщиков из раздела «распространяемые пакеты Microsoft Visual C++ для Visual Studio 2013».
- Для некоторых компонентов (например, для версии Visual C++ 2012) вы увидите предложение войти с вашей учетной записью Майкрософт. Но делать это не обязательно — ниже в этой статье я дам ссылки на прямую загрузку с сайта Майкрософт без необходимости входа.
Также на сайте Майкрософт доступны отдельные страницы для загрузки распространяемых пакетов Microsoft Visual C++ список таких страниц далее:
- Visual C++ 2013 (во второй части страницы есть прямые ссылки для скачивания x86 и x64 версий)
- Visual C++ 2010
- Visual C++ 2008
- Visual C++ 2017 (x64)
- Visual С++ 2015 — первая и вторая страницы загрузки на официальном сайте
После скачивания нужных компонентов Visual C++, запускаем загруженные файлы и проходим весь процесс установки.
Возможные проблемы при установке:
- Если при установке отдельных компонентов вам сообщат, что они уже есть на компьютере, попробуйте установщик другой разрядности (возможно, не хватает именно его).
- Если вы уверены, что проблемы при запуске программ или игр вызваны каким-то набором компонентов, но он не устанавливается, посмотрите: присутствует ли он в списке в Панель управления — Программы и компоненты. Если да, то попробуйте удалить его там и заново запустить установщик.
- Если вы отключали какие-либо службы Windows 11, 10 и предыдущих версий системы, связанные с обновлениями или «установщиком Windows», это может приводить к ошибкам при установке библиотек Visual C++.
- Отдельные инструкции про ошибку 0x80070666 при установке компонентов Visual C++ и Неопознанную ошибку 0x80240017.
Winget
В Windows 11 и 10 присутствует встроенный менеджер пакетов Winget, позволяющий выполнять загрузку и установку программ и компонентов из доверенных источников с помощью интерфейса командной строки. Достаточно выполнить следующие шаги:
- Запустите командную строку, Windows PowerShell или Терминал Windows от имени администратора: сделать это можно из меню по правому клику на кнопке «Пуск».
- Введите команду
winget search vcredist
и нажмите Enter. В результате вы увидите список доступных для установки компонентов Visual C++ Redistributable.
- Выберите необходимый для установки компонент, скопируйте его ИД из соответствующей колонки, введите команду
winget install скопированный_ИД
и нажмите Enter.
- В результате будет автоматически загружен соответствующий файл и автоматически запущена его установка.
При необходимости, используя Winget вы можете автоматизировать установку и сделать так, чтобы набор нужных компонентов устанавливался автоматически без необходимости вводить команды вручную для каждого из них по порядку, подробнее — в этой инструкции.
Неофициальный способ скачать библиотеки DLL — Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One)
Есть и неофициальные установщики необходимых для запуска программ DLL файлов Visual Studio. Один из таких установщиков, судя по всему, безопасный — Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One), устанавливающий сразу все необходимые компоненты (x86 и x64) из одного оффлайн-установщика.
Процесс установки выглядит следующим образом:
- Запуск установщика и нажатие Y в окне установщика.
- Дальнейший процесс установки будет автоматическим, при этом, перед установкой компонентов, существующие наборы распространяемых пакетов Visual Studio будут удалены с компьютера. Устанавливаются распространяемые пакеты Visual C++ 2005-2022 годов, а также дополнительные библиотеки.
Скачать Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One) можно GitHub проекта или с сайта https://www.majorgeeks.com.
В завершение — некоторые дополнительные нюансы, которые начинающие пользователи часто упускают при установке распространяемых компонентов Visual C++ на компьютере:
- Библиотеки Visual C++ не являются взаимозаменяемыми: например, если для работы игры или программы требуется версия Visual C++ 2013, нужно её установить, несмотря на то, что на компьютере уже установлена версия 2015-2022.
- Как было отмечено в первом разделе материала, для x64-систем почти всегда требуется установка не только x64-версии библиотек, но и x86 (32-бит), поскольку многими программами используются именно 32-разрядные DLL даже в 64-бит Windows.
- В случае, если перед тем как прийти к загрузке и установке компонентов вы вручную скачивали отдельные файлы DLL со сторонних сайтов и копировали их в системные папки, рекомендую их удалить (только те, что вы самостоятельно туда поместили) перед запуском установки компонентов.
Если остаются вопросы или что-то не получается, опишите ситуацию в комментариях, я постараюсь помочь. Но, надеюсь, проблемы были решены, а необходимые компоненты установлены.
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Published May 24, 2023
What is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable?
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (MSVCR) is a package offered by Microsoft for programs developed using Visual Studio. It contains C and C++ runtime libraries. It is basically plug-and-play on Windows platform, meaning, download the required Visual C++ version number requested by the program and install it to start working. If the program built uses C or C++ libraries, then the corresponding Visual C++ package is required to run the program. The architecture of Visual C++ must match the application’s target architecture.
Which Visual C++ Redistributable is needed?
There are multiple versions of Visual C++ available, and you can download and install specific versions according to your computer architecture. The packages are available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. If you have a x64 (64-bit) operating system (OS), then you can install both x64 and x86 (32-bit) on your Windows platform. However, for x86 operating systems, you can only download and install x86 versions. Here is a list of all available versions for both x86 and x64 OS: Latest Supported MSVCR for Visual Studio.
Visual C++ Redistributable for Iron Products
IronPDF
What is IronPDF, and How Does it Relate to Visual C++?
IronPDF is a .NET Library for PDF creation and manipulation. Applications can be developed using IronPDF in Visual Studio. IronPDF supports the latest .NET versions and goes back to standard 2.0 and standard core versions of the .NET Framework. If you are building apps for older operating systems, then a Visual C++ Redistributable package is a must.
IronPDF requires a Visual C++ Redistributable package on the target Windows platform for most of its operations. Tasks related to Chrome dependencies, or if you are not able to initialize IronPDF, IronInterop or Pdfium objects all require Microsoft visual c++ redistributable package on the target machine. Another common exception raised is PlatformNotSupportedException. This means the registry is not supported on this particular platform. This rarely-seen issue can also be solved by installing the required Visual C++ redistributable package.
Applications developed using Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 versions, the latest version of Visual C++ Redistributable package is required to run it on the target machine. It is available for both x86 and x64 architecture machines.
IronPDF uses Chromium Engine to convert HTML to PDF which is fast, accurate, and reliable.
IronOCR
What is IronOCR, and How Does It Relate to Visual C++?
IronOCR is an Optical Character Recognition library used to extract text from images and PDFs. IronOCR also uses IronPDF capabilities to work with PDF documents. This means Visual C++ Redistributable packages are often required with IronOCR applications.
IronOCR applications are also built using Visual Studio and a relevant Visual C++ package is required. Versions of Visual Studio versions before 2015 require a separate Visual C++ redistributable runtime package. For Visual Studio 2015 and above, the latest version MICROSOFT VISUAL C++ 2015 — 2022 RUNTIME is required to be installed.
For more troubleshooting guides on Visual C++ redistributable for IronOCR visit this link.
Fixing Errors using Visual C++ Redistributable Packages
The programs built-in Visual Studio using IronPDF or IronOCR, require a Visual C++ redistributable package. It must be installed on the target machine where the application needs to be deployed.
Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, AND 2022
The latest version of Visual C++ redistributable is built with the latest C++ features along with performance improvements, security, and reliability. For applications created in Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022, the following Visual C++ 2015-2022 runtimes need to be installed according to the machine architecture:
- For the latest supported ARM64, click this link to download: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.arm64.exePermalink
- For the latest x86, click this link to download: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exePermalink
- For the latest x64, click this link to download: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exePermalink
Visual Studio 2013 (VC++ 12.0)
For applications built in Visual Studio 2013, the following Visual Studio C++ redistributable package needs to be installed:
- For x86, version: 12.0.40664.0, link to download:
vcredist_x86.exe - For x64, version: 12.0.40664.0, link to download:
vcredist_x64.exe
To download updates and other versions please visit: Update for Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package
Visual Studio 2012 (VC++ 11.0) UPDATE 4
For apps built in Visual Studio 2012, the following Visual Studio C++ redistributable package needs to be installed:
- For x86, version: 11.0.61030.0, link to download: en_visual_cpp_redistributable_for_visual_studio_2012_update_4_x86_3161523.exe
- For x64, version: 11.0.61030.0, link to download: en_visual_cpp_redistributable_for_visual_studio_2012_update_4_x64_3161523.exe
To download updates and other versions please visit: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4
Older Visual Studio Versions
The following versions are no longer supported:
- Visual Studio 2010 (VC++ 10.0) SP1
- Visual Studio 2008 (VC++ 9.0) SP1
- Visual Studio 2005 (VC++ 8.0) SP1
Adding Visual C++ Redistributable Package with IronPDF or IronOCR Application Installer for Target Machines
As a developer, you can add the required Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package with the application installer. This helps the user to run your program without any additional dependency to be downloaded. The Visual C++ redistributable file can be packed with the app installer such as MSI if required. The list of Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable for Visual Studio is mentioned above in detail. You can choose the correct version to pack with your application installer.
How to manually install the Latest Version of Visual C++ Redistributable?
To install Visual C++ Redistributable, we just need to download the correct version number and install using the setup file. The following steps will help you download and install the latest version of Visual C++ 2015-2022 runtime for applications built in Visual Studio 2022 using IronPDF or IronOCR:
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Visit the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable website to download the latest version. Here is the link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170. I’m using x64 OS, so I will download the x64 version. Click on the link and the download will begin.
- Once the file is downloaded, move to the downloaded file location and double-click to open the file and install.
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The setup will appear. Tick the agreement option and click install to install the Visual C++ 2015-2022 version on your computer.
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The installation will begin, and it will take a few seconds to install.
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Once the installation is completed, you need to restart the PC to use Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for your applications. Click restart, and you are ready to use the applications.
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To verify the installation, open the control panel to check if Visual C++ redistributable 2015-2022 is added in programs. It will also show the existing current versions of Visual C++ redistributable are already installed.
Summary
In this article, we learned what is Visual C++ Redistributable package and how it is linked to different Iron products. These are Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL) which are required at runtime for the proper working of an application. If you only intend to run applications built with Visual Studio, you can choose the appropriate version of Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable runtime to do so.
Now you can get a free 30-day trial of each Iron product. Here is the link to try IronPDF and IronOCR free for 30 days.
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Why does Hogwarts Legacy error 0xc000007b appear on your Windows 11/10 PC when you try to launch this game? How to fix this annoying issue? Don’t panic and you can try some methods to address it. See this post from MiniTool to know what you should do.
0xc000007b Error in Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an action role-playing game that is developed by Avalanche Software (commenced in 2018) and published by Warner Bros (on February 10, 2023). This game is set in the Wizarding World universe.
Currently, it can be used on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This game company plans to release versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in May and a version for Nintendo Switch in July 2023.
This game is received generally favorable reviews from critics. However, sometimes some game issues or errors happen. According to reports, error code WB4000001, Hogwarts Legacy not launching, Hogwarts Legacy crashing, DirectX Runtime error, etc. always frustrate many users.
In addition, when trying to launch Hogwarts Legacy, another issue could happen and it is error 0xc000007b. On the computer screen, you get the HogwartsLegacy.exe – application error: “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application”.
The error 0xc000007b could happen if there are damaged system files, the graphics card driver is outdated, or some software components like DirectX, .Net Framework or Visual C++ are missing. The current work is resolving this specific error. So, how to fix Hogwarts Legacy error 0xc000007b? You can take several actions to get rid of the predicament.
Fixes for Hogwarts Legacy Error 0xc000007b
Run Hogwarts Legacy as Administrator
Running this game with admin rights could be a good solution to fix Hogwarts Legacy error 0xc000007b.
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Uninstall GPU Driver
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Download NVIDIA Driver and Install It
Step 1: Visit the official NVIDIA driver download page via a browser.
Step 2: Choose the appropriate driver for your NVIDIA product and then download it.
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Reinstall DirectX, Visual C++ & .Net Framework
Missing these components could lead to 0xc000007b error in Hogwarts Legacy and you need to reinstall them. Just download the latest version of these parts from the official website and then install them using the file.
To install DirectX, you can refer to our related post – How to Download and Install DirectX on Your Computer.
Tips:
Before installing DirectX, you should go to the system folder System32 or SysWOW64 and delete files from d3dx9_24.dll to d3dx9_43.dll.
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Run an SFC Scan
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Reinstall Hogwarts Legacy
Sometimes the game itself goes wrong and you can try to uninstall Hogwarts Legacy and reinstall it on your PC to see if 0xc000007b is resolved.
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Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One Mar 2025
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This archive contains the latest version (Mar 2025) of all VCRedist Visual Studio C++ runtimes, installable with a single click by running the included batch file installer.
To install, run the included install_all.bat with admin privileges (right click, «Run as administrator»)
The download includes the VC_Redist runtime packages for Visual C++ 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022. Both 32-bit and 64-bit are supported. The files included are the English language version.
When doing a fresh Windows OS install, it’s recommended to always install all the various C++ runtimes, which is why this all-in-one pack was created. It helps to avoid problems with programs that cause error messages like «side-by-side configuration is incorrect», or «Missing MSVCRT.DLL», «VCRUNTIME140_1.dll was not found», or «MSVCP140.DLL».
This package is created by us here at TPU. All files are digitally signed by Microsoft, which guarantees they are unaltered.
When trying to install or play a certain game, in many cases, you might be prompted to install the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime, because the game requires it. It should usually be a straightforward process, but many users might get stuck with an error that says the Microsoft Visual C++ Minimum Runtime “vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi” cannot be found, even on Steam. This guide will show you how to fix the issue and reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables successfully.
Also see: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error in Windows 11 or 10
What is the Microsoft Visual C++ “Minimum Runtime” Error?
The problem starts when a game or app needs the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime, and you are asked to install it. When you click on the “Install” button, instead of it installing smoothly, you might get an error message that says:
- “The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable”.
The message prompts you to click “OK” to try again, or to enter an alternate path to the installation package “vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi“.
After you click “OK,” another window titled “Microsoft Visual C++ 2019/2022 x86/x6 Minimum Runtime 14.40.33810 (version number)” appears, telling you that the system cannot locate the installation package at the path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{long string of letters and numbers}\packages\vcRuntimeMinimum_x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi.
The error is not limited to standalone games; it happens to Steam games and games on other platforms as well.
Also, if you try to cancel or retry, you might see more problems, like messages about the wrong processor type, which can make it feel like there’s no solution.
Pro tip: How to Allocate More RAM to a Game in Windows 11 or 10
Why does the error occur?
This error happens because the installation files for the Visual C++ package are missing or corrupted. When you try to install the runtime, the system looks for these files in a specific location. But if the package was already installed and then only partly removed or corrupted, the installer can’t find the needed files.
This issue can also happen because of leftover parts of older Visual C++ installations still in your system registry. These old or incomplete entries can mess up new installations and cause the “network resource” error message.
How to fix the Microsoft Visual C++ “Minimum Runtime” error
To fix the Microsoft Visual C++ “Minimum Runtime” error, you need to remove all the existing Visual C++ redistributable packages from your Windows, delete the related problem registry entries, and then reinstall the packages again.
1. Uninstall all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
First, you need to remove all the existing versions of the Visual C++ redistributable packages from your computer. This will make sure there are no broken or conflicting versions left when you reinstall.
- Open the Control Panel on your computer. You can search for it via the Start menu.
- Go to Programs and Features.
- In the list of installed programs, look for all entries that start with “Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable“.
- Click on each version and click Uninstall. Repeat this process until all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ are uninstalled from your Windows.
2. Back up the Windows registry
Next, you’ll need to access and change the Windows registry to remove any leftover registry keys related to the Visual C++ runtime. But before making any changes, you should back up the registry in case things go wrong later.
- Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “regedit” and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- In the Registry Editor, go to this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products - Click on the Products folder to highlight it.
- Click File > Export.
- Browse to the location you want to save the backup file, and type a name for the backup in the File name field.
- Click Save to create the backup.
3. Remove the problematic registry keys
Once you’ve backed up the registry, you can now remove any problematic registry keys that might be causing the Visual C++ runtime installation issue.
- In the Registry Editor, make sure you’re still in the path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products - You will see several folders with long sequences of letters and numbers in the left panel.
- Click on each folder one by one, and look for a key called ProductName in the right panel.
- Check if ProductName contains the text “Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X86 Minimum Runtime” or a similar version referring to the error you are seeing.
- Once you find the right key, right-click on the folder in the left panel and click Delete.
- Confirm by clicking Yes when prompted.
Repeat this process for all entries that refer to the Visual C++ installation error you are seeing.
4. Restart your computer
After you’ve removed all the problem registry keys, close the editor and restart your computer. This will apply the changes and make sure there are no leftover processes related to the removed registry keys.
5. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
After restarting, you can reinstall all the necessary versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables. You can either rerun the game to trigger the runtime installer provided by the game, or manually install the redistributables by following the steps below.
- Go to the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable download page:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170. - Download and install each of the following versions:
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 (x64)
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 (x86)
- Just follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note: Do not install the ARM64 version unless your computer specifically needs it. The ARM64 version is for devices with ARM processors and usually won’t work with regular x86 or x64 systems.
6. Try starting the game again
Go back to the Programs and Features in Control Panel. You should now see the newly installed versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable in the list of programs.
Try launching the game or software that originally had the error to see if the problem is fixed.
Reset or reinstall Windows
In extreme cases where the above solution doesn’t resolve the issue and you’re running out of options, you might want to consider resetting or reinstalling your Windows. When you reset, you get to keep your files and apps, so it should be a viable option if you don’t want to waste any more time fixing something that seems endless.
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables are a package of libraries (files and resources) necessary for running programs developed with Microsoft Visual C++. These components include the C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP libraries. Without these components, Visual C++ programs wouldn’t be able to access resources to run properly.
The relationship between the Visual C++ Redistributables package and the programs that rely on it is similar to the relationship between a car and the gasoline it needs to run: without the fuel, the car won’t go anywhere. Similarly, without the correct redistributable package, the program won’t run. The Visual C++ Redistributables package contains the Visual C++ runtimes that are necessary for programs written with Microsoft Visual C++ to run correctly.
These components are installed when you install Visual Studio, but can also be downloaded separately. If you have an application that requires Visual C++ Redistributables, make sure to install the correct version to function properly.
For example, if your app requires Microsoft visual c++ 2019 redistributable package (x64), you can download it using the links below.
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Download Visual C++ Redistributables
| Name | Version | Architecture | Download | Details |
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| Visual C++ Redistributable 2022 | 17.0 | x64 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2022 | 17.0 | x86 | Download | |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 | 16.0 | x64 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 | 16.0 | x86 | Download | |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2017 | 15.0 | x64 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2017 | 15.0 | x86 | Download | |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2015 | 13.0 | x64/x86 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2013 | 12.0 | x64 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2013 | 12.0 | x86 | Download | |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2012 | 11.0 | x64 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2012 | 11.0 | x86 | Download | |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2010 | 10.0 | x64 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2010 | 10.0 | x86 | Download | |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2008 | 9.0 | x64 | Download | More info |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2008 | 9.0 | x86 | Download | |
| Visual C++ Redistributable 2005 | 8.0 | x64/x86 | Download | More info |
Microsoft Visual C++ is known for its excellent performance compared to other programming languages like Java. The runtimes are also optimized for speed and efficiency and have garbage collection, and effective memory management, which helps apps run smoothly.
But the performance of the app also depends on the efficiency of the actual application code. Sometimes, you may stumble across apps that may perform poorly due to inefficient code. You should keep this in mind if you are troubleshooting Visual C++ runtime issues.
Microsoft has released several Visual C++ redistributables over the years. These include 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022. Each version supports applications created with a specific Visual Studio version. For example, applications created with Visual Studio 2010 require Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable. However, since Visual Studio 2015, all versions share the same package files. This means you only need to install a single redistributable to run programs built with Visual Studio 2022, 2019, 2017, and 2015.
Visual C++ Redistributables system requirements
Each Visual C++ Redistributable has a different system requirement. We have listed them down so that you can make sure that your computer meets these requirements before you download the one you need.
Note: The requirements listed below are the bare minimum. The VC++ version is supported by them, and all the later technologies.
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System requirements for VC++ 2015-2022
- All editions of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Arm64 editions of Windows.
- Also installs on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2 to support applications built using the Visual C++ 2017, and Visual C++ 2015 tools.
- At least 1 GB RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine)
- At least 50 MB free disk space
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System requirements for VC++ 2012, 2013
- Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and above, Windows Server 2003 and above, Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Windows XP
- At least 512 MB RAM
- 50 MB of available hard disk space
- 5400 RPM hard drive
- DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
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System requirements for VC++ 2010
- Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 editions, Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-Bit x86), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 and above
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System requirements for VC++ 2005, 2008
- Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 and above, Windows Vista
What is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable?
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a runtime library for running applications that Microsoft developers develop in Visual C++ language.
VC++ Redistributable is just like Java Runtime Environment and .NET Framework. You need to install JRE to run programs developed in Java and .NET Framework to run apps.
When you create certain apps or programs using Visual C++, the redistributable packages are installed automatically. Some developers pre-package the runtime libraries inside their software setups. Alternatively, you can download them manually. I am providing you with the links to download the redistributable packages below.
If you use the same version of Microsoft Visual C++ to create multiple apps, then all the apps created with the same version of Microsoft Visual C++ need only one redistributable package.
When do you need the redistributable?
If you have any software or program that needs the Visual C++ Redistributable, then you must install it. Otherwise, there isn’t any use of the Microsoft VC++ Redistributable.
These packages are not resource-intensive, so the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable won’t take up much space on your hard drive.
Note: Visual Studio versions since Visual Studio 2015 share the same redistributable files. This means you only need to install a single redistributable to run programs built with Visual Studio 2022, 2019, 2017 and 2015.
Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2022 require C++ runtime 2022. If you are prompted with a missing DLL when running an app or program, try installing Visual C++ 2022 from these direct download links:
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2022:
- Windows 11 21H2 or higher (All editions)
- Windows 10 1909 or higher (Home, Professional, Education, Enterprise)
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2019 (Version 16.0) require this redistributable library to be installed in the system. If you have Visual Studio 2019 installed on your system, the runtime library is also installed to run the programs.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2019:
- Windows 11 21H2 or higher
- Windows 10 1703 or higher (Home, Professional, Education, Enterprise (LTSC and S are not supported))
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 8.1 (Core, Professional, and Enterprise)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Essentials, Standard, and Datacenter)
- Windows 7 SP (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2017 (Version 15.0) require C++ runtime 2017. If you have an application that is giving an error about MSVCR150.dll or MSVCP150.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2017 redistributable.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2017:
- Windows 11 21H2 or higher
- Windows 10 1507 or higher (Home, Professional, Education, Enterprise (LTSC and S are not supported))
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 8.1 (Core, Professional, Enterprise)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
- Windows 7 SP1 (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2015 (Version 14.0) require C++ runtime 2015. If you have an application that is giving an error about MSVCR140.dll or MSVCP140.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2015 redistributable.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2015:
- Windows 11 21H2 or higher
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later
- Windows Server 2008 SP2 or later
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2013 (Version 12.0) require C++ 2013 runtime. If you have an application that is giving an error about MSVCR120.dll or MSVCP120.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2013 redistributable.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2013:
- Windows 11 21H2 or higher
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later
- Windows Server 2008 SP2 or later
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2012 (Version 11.0) require C++ runtime 2012. If you have an application that is giving an error about MSVCR110.dll or MSVCP110.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2012 redistributable.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2012:
- Windows 11 21H2 or higher
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later
- Windows Server 2008 SP2 or later
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2010 (Version 10.0) require C++ runtime 2010. If you have an application that shows an error about MSVCR100.dll or MSVCP100.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2010 redistributable.
As of July 14, 2020, Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 is no longer supported.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2010:
- Windows 11 21H2 or higher
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM or later
- Windows Server 2008 SP2 or later (all editions)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
Applications created with Visual Studio 2008 (Version 9.0) require C++ runtime 2008. If you have an application that shows an error about MSVCR90.dll or MSVCP90.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2008 redistributable.
As of April 10, 2018, Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 is no longer supported.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2008:
- Windows 11 21H2 and later
- Windows 10
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
As of April 12, 2016, Microsoft no longer offers extended support for Visual Studio 2005.
Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2005:
- Windows 11 21H2 and later
- Windows 10
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
All-in-One Visual C++ Installers
If you are not comfortable installing Visual C++ redistributables one by one and want to install all of them, you should try out all-in-one Visual C++ installers. Here we list the best ones:
All in One Visual C++ Runtimes Installer
We have released our own all in one Visual C++ runtimes installer. This is a small executable that automatically downloads and installs all Visual C++ runtimes including 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015 – 2022 installers.
The unique feature of this installer is that it automatically downloads and installs the latest run-times directly from Microsoft (using Chocolatey).
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All in One Visual C++ Runtimes Installer (1.2 KiB, 5,426 hits)
- Run the installer. It will ask for administrative privileges.
- Wait for a while for the installer to download and install all runtimes one by one.
At the end, the installer will share the list of programs installed by the installer.
Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One
Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One comes as a zip file with all versions of VC++ included and a simple batch file. Download it from the link below, unzip it to a folder and run install_all.bat. This will install all the redistributables from version 2005 to 2019.
All the installs are silent and do not require user intervention. The script does not restart Windows by itself. You’ll need to restart the computer once the installation is done.
Download Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One
Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One) v56
Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One) is a single executable that includes all Visual C++ libraries built-in.
Download Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-in-One)
RuntimePack
RuntimePack solves the problem of figuring out which Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package you need as well as numerous DLL and OCX files that might be missing or not properly registered, causing Windows errors.
RuntimePack is a single executable that will install all the VC++ runtimes on your computer.
Download RuntimePack
Visual C++ Redistributable installation guide
Download and install any Visual C++ redistributable runtime library package that is easy. It’s like downloading the setup from below given the direct download links and then running the installer. Every installation step is self-explanatory. You can have multiple redistributable runtime packages installed on your computer.
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Select your architecture and download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from the links above.
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Then open its installer. The window will open and ask you to accept the terms and then click on the Install button.
Begin installation -
The package installation will now begin on your system. Once complete, click Close. If asked to restart the computer, then click Restart.
Restart computer or close the installation wizard
Silent Installation
You can also install Visual C++ Redistributable in silent mode. The installer comes with a “/q” switch that can be used to run the VC++ installer in silent mode using the command line.
There are two ways to run the installer with the “/q” switch. One is to create a shortcut of the downloaded setup file and append “/q /norestart” at the end of the target field in shortcut properties.
The second way is to run the installer from the command line. Here is an example of how I ran the installer in quiet mode:
C:\Users\Usman\Downloads\vc_redist.x64.exe /q /norestartUninstall the Visual C++ Packages
The Uninstallation of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages is the same as you do with any other program. You can uninstall the packages from Programs and Features. To uninstall the package, follow the steps below:
- Open Apps and Features (Windows key + X + F) [Programs and Features in Windows 7]
- Search for Visual C++
- Select the installed program you want to uninstall
- Press the Uninstall button.
You may want to ask if it is OK to uninstall any Visual C++ package? My answer is simple; uninstall it if it is necessary. Otherwise, leave it, as multiple versions do not take up a lot of disk space and only provide additional functionality when needed.
Can’t Install Visual C++ Redistributable?
If you get the following error while running vc_redist.x64.exe or vc_redist.x86.exe, it means you already have an installation of VC++ pending on your computer. Please uninstall and proceed with the new installation.
Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Setup Failed 0x80070666
To get past this error, follow the instructions below:
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Download Visual C++ redistributable again.
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Run an elevated Command Prompt.
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Change the directory to the one which has the “vc_redist.x64.exe” file. For example, I downloaded it in my Downloads folder.
cd C:\Users\<Username>\Downloads\ -
Then, run the uninstaller:
vc_redist.x64.exe /uninstall
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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables are a package of libraries (files and resources) necessary for running programs developed with Microsoft Visual C++. These components include the C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP libraries. Without these components, Visual C++ programs wouldn’t be able to access resources to run properly.
Price Currency:
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Operating System:
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Application Category:
Developer Tools
Pros
- Many Windows applications require these code libraries to run. These libraries are developed, tested, supported, and updated by Microsoft, which makes them a reliable option for both software developers and users.
- Redistributables offer a single installation on a user’s computer that multiple programs can use simultaneously.
Cons
- Not all programs use the same versions of the code libraries, so it is common to have multiple versions installed simultaneously on Windows.
- When programs are updated or uninstalled, they typically do not uninstall the redistributables, and there’s no easy way to know which ones your machine requires.