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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads

The Visual C++ Redistributable installs Microsoft C and C++ (MSVC) runtime libraries. These libraries are required by many applications built by using Microsoft C and C++ tools. If your app uses those libraries, a Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package must be installed on the target system before you install your app. The Redistributable package architecture must match your app’s target architecture. The Redistributable version must be at least as recent as the MSVC build toolset used to build your app. We recommend you use the latest Redistributable available for your version of Visual Studio, with some exceptions noted later in this article.

For details on how to install and redistribute Visual Studio components, see Redistributing Visual C++ Files.

Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022

This table lists the latest supported English (en-US) Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022. The latest supported version has the most recent implemented C++ features, security, reliability, and performance improvements. It also includes the latest C++ standard language and library standards conformance updates. We recommend you install this version for all applications created using Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, or 2022.

Architecture	Link	Notes
ARM64	https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.arm64.exe	Permalink for latest supported ARM64 version
X86	https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe	Permalink for latest supported x86 version
X64	https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe	Permalink for latest supported x64 version. The X64 Redistributable package contains both ARM64 and X64 binaries. This package makes it easy to install required Visual C++ ARM64 binaries when the X64 Redistributable is installed on an ARM64 device.

Download other languages and versions, including versions for long term servicing release channels (LTSC), from my.visualstudio.com.

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Notes

• Visual Studio versions since Visual Studio 2015 share the same Redistributable files. For example, any apps built by the Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, or 2022 toolsets can use the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. However, the version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installed on the machine must be the same or higher than the version of the Visual C++ toolset used to create your application. For more information about which version of the Redistributable to install, see Determining which DLLs to redistribute. For more information about binary compatibility, see C++ binary compatibility between Visual Studio versions.

• Windows XP Support: Microsoft ended support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. Current versions of the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2022 only support Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and 11. The last version of the Visual C++ Redistributable that works on Windows XP shipped in Visual Studio 2019 version 16.7 (file versions starting with 14.27). The Redistributable is available in the my.visualstudio.com Downloads section as Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.7). Use the Search box to find this version. To download the files, select the platform and language you need, and then choose the Download button.

• The Visual C++ Redistributable supports several command-line options. For more information, see Command-line options for the Redistributable packages.

Visual Studio 2013 (VC++ 12.0)

These links download the latest supported en-US Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2013.
You can download other versions and languages from Update for Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package or from my.visualstudio.com.

Architecture	Version	Link
X86	12.0.40664.0	vcredist_x86.exe
X64	12.0.40664.0	vcredist_x64.exe

Other versions

• Multibyte MFC Library for Visual Studio 2013. This MFC add-on for Visual Studio 2013 contains the multibyte character set (MBCS) version of the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library.
• Visual C++ 2013 Runtime for Sideloaded Windows 8.1 apps. For more information, see C++ Runtime for Sideloaded Windows 8.1 apps on the C++ Team Blog.

Visual Studio 2012 (VC++ 11.0) Update 4

These links download the latest supported en-US Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4. You can download other versions and languages from Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 or from my.visualstudio.com.

Architecture	Version	Link
X86	11.0.61030.0	en_visual_cpp_redistributable_for_visual_studio_2012_update_4_x86_3161523.exe
X64	11.0.61030.0	en_visual_cpp_redistributable_for_visual_studio_2012_update_4_x64_3161523.exe

Visual Studio 2010 (VC++ 10.0) SP1 (no longer supported)

[!NOTE]
Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 reached end of extended support on July 14, 2020

Architecture	Version	Link
X86	10.0.40219.325	vcredist_x86.exe
X64	10.0.40219.325	vcredist_x64.exe

Download Redistributable files for other languages and architectures from:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update

Visual Studio 2008 (VC++ 9.0) SP1 (no longer supported)

[!NOTE]
Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 reached end of extended support on April 10, 2018

Architecture	Version	Link
X86	9.0.30729.5677	vcredist_x86.exe
X64	9.0.30729.5677	vcredist_x64.exe

Download Redistributable files for other languages and architectures from:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update

Visual Studio 2005 (VC++ 8.0) SP1 (no longer supported)

[!NOTE]
Visual Studio 2005 reached end of extended support on April 12, 2016

• Redistributable files for X86, X64, and IA64 architectures are available from Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 provides a powerful and flexible development environment for creating Microsoft Windows based and Microsoft .NET based applications. Redistributable Package install run-time components that are required to run C++ applications built using Visual Studio 2015.

The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install run-time components of Visual C++ libraries. These components are required to run C++ applications that are developed using Visual Studio 2015 and link dynamically to libraries.

These package can be used to run such applications on a computer even if it does not have Visual Studio 2015 installed. They install run-time components of these libraries: C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP.

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Microsoft Visual C++ (also known as MSVC) is a commercial integrated development environment (IDE) product engineered by Microsoft for the C, C++, and C++/CLI programming languages.It has tools for developing and debugging C++ code, especially that is written for the Microsoft Windows API, the DirectX API, and the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Visual C++ has features such as syntax highlighting, IntelliSense (a coding autocompletion feature) and advanced debugging functionality. For example, it allows for remote debugging using a separate computer. Alsovallows debugging by stepping through code a line at a time. The “edit and continue” functionality allows changing the source code and rebuilding the program during program debugging, without restarting the debugged program.

The compile and build system feature, precompiled header files, “minimal rebuild” functionality and incremental link. These features significantly shorten turn-around time to edit, compile and link the program, especially for large software projects.

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Supported OS:

• Windows XP with Service Pack 3
• Windows Server 2003 SP2
• Windows Vista SP2
• Windows 7 SP1
• Windows Server 2008 SP2
• Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
• Windows 8
• Windows 8.1
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows 10

Visual C++ Redistributable is required by programs and games created in Microsoft Visual Studio (VC++ IDE). Visual C++ redistributables work as common system DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) and can be called by any program.

If you are in a hurry and want to install the latest Visual C++ runtimes, you can go directly to the latest download links here.

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 (Using the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment).

There are many Microsoft Redistributable packages installed on your system. You can view them by going to the Control Panel/Programs/Apps and Features. And in the list of installed programs, you will see that there is more than one package of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.

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 as well. I am providing you with the Links to download the Redistributable packages below.

If you are using 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 you need Microsoft Visual C++ 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 heavy on your system resources, so the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable won’t take up much space on your hard drive.

Download Visual C++ Redistributables

How to download and install Visual C++ 2022 Redistributables

The Latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables

If you are looking to install the latest Visual C++ redistributables, the following updates are the latest supported Visual C++ redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022.

For 32-bit Systems: vc_redist.x86.exe

For 64-bit Systems: vc_redist.x64.exe

For ARM64 Systems: vc_redist.arm64.exe

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:

Download Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable 32-bit

Download Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable 64-bit

Supported Operating Systems

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.

Download Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable 32-bit

Download Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable 64-bit

Supported Operating Systems

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.

Download Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable 32-bit

Download Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable 64-bit

Supported Operating Systems

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.

Download Visual C++ Redistributable 2015 in all languages [32-bit + 64-bit]

Download Visual C++ Redistributable 2015 Update 3 full installer [32-bit + 64-bit]

Supported Operating Systems

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.

Download Visual C++ Redistributable 2013 in all languages [32-bit +64-bit]

Supported Operating Systems

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.

Download Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable Update 5 in all languages [32-bit + 64-bit] (Requires signing in with your Microsoft account)

Supported Operating Systems

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 is giving an error about MSVCR100.dll or MSVCP100.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2010 redistributable.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable (x86)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Redistributable MFC Security Update

Supported Operating Systems

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 is giving an error about MSVCR90.dll or MSVCP90.dll missing, you should install this version of Visual C++ 2008 redistributable.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x86)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x64)

Download Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable MFC Update (x86 + x64)

Supported Operating Systems

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

Download Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86)

Download Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)

Download Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable MFC Update (x86 + x64)

Supported Operating Systems

Here is a list of the supported operating systems for Visual C++ Redistributable 2010:

• 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:

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

Features

• The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable expands the features of your System related to multimedia.
• It helps you to install the components automatically which are required by many Apps, Games, and Programs to run.
• And the Apps which are written in C++ language, the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable helps them to work and run properly.
• Each Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package isn’t more than 20 MB in size.

Installation

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.

1. Select your architecture and download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from the links above.

2. Then open its installer. The window will open and ask you to accept the terms and then click on the Install button.

   

3. The package installation will now begin on your system. When it completes, click Close. If asked to restart the computer, then click Restart.

   

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:UsersUsmanDownloadsvc_redist.x64.exe /q /norestart

Uninstall 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:

1. Open Apps and Features (Windows key + X + F) [Programs and Features in Windows 7]
2. Search for Visual C++
3. Select the installed program you want to uninstall
4. 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 that you already have an installation of VC++ pending on your computer. Please remove the current installation to proceed with the new installation.

Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Setup Failed 0x80070666

To get past this error, follow the instructions below:

1. Download Visual C++ redistributable again.

2. Run an elevated Command Prompt.

3. 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

4. Then, run the uninstaller:

   vc_redist.x64.exe /uninstall

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