Visual C++ Installer Official

A small package that allows programs built with Visual Studio to run on your computer. If a game says it’s missing a DLL (like vcruntime140.dll ), this is what you need.

When a user or an automatic updater runs a Visual C++ Installer: visual c++ installer

You can install – they do not conflict. A small package that allows programs built with

For variants, always match the architecture of the app you are running, not your OS. visual c++ installer

You don't need Visual Studio to install or run these — only the redistributable package.

Community projects like or TechPowerUp VC++ Redistributable Installer bundle all versions into one script. They can be safe if from a trusted source, but Microsoft does not provide one . Your safest bet is downloading each version from microsoft.com.