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Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable
The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install runtime components of Visual C++ libraries that are required to run applications developed using Visual Studio…
Version 1.1 · by Microsoft
Official site: microsoft.com
About Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable
The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install runtime components of Visual C++ libraries that are required to run applications developed using Visual Studio 2012 on a computer that does not have Visual Studio 2012 installed. These packages install runtime components of the C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, ATL, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP libraries.
How to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-visual-c-2012-redistributable
- Open Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable?
The version listed here is 1.1, published /Date(1411. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-visual-c-2012-redistributable. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable safe?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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