Only from Microsoft. The official package is digitally signed and safe.
The Visual C++ Runtime (VC++ Redistributable) is a set of DLL files (Dynamic Link Libraries) required to run applications built with Microsoft Visual C++. visual c++ runtime library download
You can use Group Policy or SCCM to push the redistributable to many machines. Q: Can I have multiple VC++ runtimes installed? Yes — and you likely already do. Many games and applications install their required versions separately. Only from Microsoft
:: Check exit codes :: 0 = success :: 3010 = success, reboot required :: 1603 = fatal error You can use Group Policy or SCCM to
:: Install silently with no reboot vc_redist.x64.exe /quiet /norestart :: Log installation vc_redist.x64.exe /quiet /log install.log
| Visual Studio Version | Redistributable Name | Key DLLs | |----------------------|----------------------|-----------| | VS 2008 | VC++ 2008 | msvcr90.dll, msvcp90.dll | | VS 2010 | VC++ 2010 | msvcr100.dll, msvcp100.dll | | VS 2012 | VC++ 2012 | msvcr110.dll, msvcp110.dll | | VS 2013 | VC++ 2013 | msvcr120.dll, msvcp120.dll | | VS 2015–2022 | VC++ 2015–2022 | vcruntime140.dll, msvcp140.dll, ucrtbase.dll |
Yes — if you run both 32-bit and 64-bit applications that need the runtime.