Runtime component – Microsoft Visual C++ (Windows)

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Microsoft Visual C++ (often abbreviated as MSVC or VC++) is a commercial (free version available), integrated development environment (IDE) product from Microsoft for the C, C++, and C++/CLI programming languages. It features tools for developing and debugging C++ code, especially code written for the Microsoft Windows API, the DirectX API, and the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Many applications require redistributable Visual C++ packages to function correctly. These packages are often installed independently of applications, allowing multiple applications to make use of the package while only having to install it once. These Visual C++ redistributable and runtime packages are mostly installed for standard libraries that many applications use.

Downloads:
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015.1 (VC14) Redistributable Package @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015.0 (VC14) Redistributable Package @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013.0 (VC12) Redistributable Package @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012.4 (VC12) Redistributable Package @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 (VC10) Redistributable Package X86 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 (VC10) Redistributable Package X64 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 (VC10) Redistributable Package X86 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 (VC10) Redistributable Package X64 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 (VC9) Redistributable Package X64 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 (VC9) Redistributable Package X86 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 (VC9) Redistributable Package X64 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 (VC9) Redistributable Package X86 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 (VC8) Redistributable Package X64 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 (VC8) Redistributable Package X86 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 (VC8) Redistributable Package X64 @ microsoft.com
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 (VC8) Redistributable Package X86 @ microsoft.com