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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026
Run-time components that are required to run C++ applications that are built by using Visual Studio 2015-2026
Version 14.51.36247 · by Microsoft
Official site: visualstudio.microsoft.com
About Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 installs run-time components of Visual C++ libraries. These components are required to run C++ applications that are developed using Visual Studio 2015-2026 and link dynamically to Visual C++ libraries. The packages can be used to run such applications on a computer even if it does not have Visual Studio 2015-2026 installed. These packages also install run-time components of C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP libraries.
The Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 consists of files vcruntime140.dll, msvcp140.dll, vcomp140.dll, vcamp140.dll, mfc140.dll and other.
## Notes
- [Supported Operating Systems](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/releases/2019/system-requirements#microsoft-visual-c-2015-2019-redistributable-system-requirements): Windows 10, Windows 8.1 / Server 2012 R2 (with KB2919355), Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 SP1 (with KB3033929) / Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Vista SP2 / Server 2008 SP2, Windows XP SP3 / Windows Server 2003 SP2
- On some systems, if KB2999226 is installed as a dependency of this package, the computer may need to be restarted before the installation of this package will succeed.
- **If the package is out of date please check [Version History](#versionhistory) for the latest submitted version. If you have a question, please ask it in [Chocolatey Community Package Discussions](https://github.com/chocolatey-community/chocolatey-packages/discussions) or raise an issue on the [Chocolatey Community Packages Repository](https://github.com/chocolatey-community/chocolatey-packages/issues) if you have problems with the package. Disqus comments will generally not be responded to.**.
How to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026
- 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-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2015-2026
- Open Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to visualstudio.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026?
The version listed here is 14.51.36247, published /Date(1781. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2015-2026. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 safe?
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2026 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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