2010 X64 — Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

Multiple applications can use the same installation of these libraries, saving disk space.

For IT administrators deploying software across a network, the package supports command-line switches for silent installation. The executable usually follows the naming convention vcredist_x64.exe . A common command for silent deployment is: vcredist_x64.exe /q /norestart microsoft visual c++ redistributable 2010 x64

When a developer writes a program, they often choose "Dynamic Linking." This means the program does not contain a copy of the C++ library code inside itself. Instead, it looks for files like msvcr100.dll or msvcp100.dll (the "100" denotes version 10.0, corresponding to Visual Studio 2010) on the user's computer. Multiple applications can use the same installation of

The package appears in the standard "Programs and Features" (Add/Remove Programs) list in the Windows Control Panel. It is generally listed as: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 A common command for silent deployment is: vcredist_x64