Overview
Visual C++ Redistributable installs essential MSVC runtime libraries.
Applications built with MSVC tools require these libraries.
Installation must match the target architecture of the application.
Installation Recommendations
Always use the latest Redistributable for your version of Visual Studio.
Applications built with Visual Studio 2015-2022 benefit from frequent updates.
Users must have a licensed Visual Studio account to access certain Redistributable packages.
Supported Versions
Latest supported Redistributable version: 14.44.35112.1.
Visual Studio versions since 2015 share the same Redistributable files.
Windows XP is no longer supported; the last compatible version is from Visual Studio 2019.
Legacy Support
Redistributables for older versions like 2013, 2012, and 2010 are available but no longer supported.
Older versions can be found on Microsoft Visual Studio's download section.