2019 Redistributable Package Fixed | C++

Choose the method that best fits your deployment strategy.

If you need the DLLs to deploy alongside your application locally (sometimes called "App-Local deployment") without running a system installer, you can use NuGet.

<Chain> <!-- Install VC++ Redistributable first --> <!-- You must download the .exe and include it in your project --> <ExePackage Id="VCRedist" Name="vc_redist.x64.exe" SourceFile="path\to\vc_redist.x64.exe" InstallCommand="/install /quiet /norestart" DetectCondition="VC_REDIST_INSTALLED" Permanent="yes" /> c++ 2019 redistributable package

If this package is missing or corrupted, you will likely see a popup error when trying to open an application. Typical Error Messages

Starting with Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft made the 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 versions binary compatible. Choose the method that best fits your deployment strategy

A common point of confusion is whether to install the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version.

Unlike the 2015-2022 bundle, older versions are not cross-compatible. Typical Error Messages Starting with Visual Studio 2015,

Uninstall the existing version, restart your PC, and install a fresh copy from the official Microsoft website.