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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

Run-time components that are required to run C++ applications that are built by using Visual Studio 2017

Version 14.16.27052 · by Microsoft

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Official site: blogs.msdn.microsoft.com

About Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 installs run-time components of Visual C++ libraries. These components are required to run C++ applications that are developed using Visual Studio 2017 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 2017 installed. These packages also install run-time components of C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP libraries.

This package is only a metapackage which points to the latest Visual C++ Redistributable version released in the Visual Studio 2017 release channel. The actual installation of the runtime is performed by the [vcredist140](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vcredist140) package.

## Notes

[Supported Operating Systems](https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/productinfo/vs2017-system-requirements-vs): 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.

How to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2017
  4. Open Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to blogs.msdn.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 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 2017?

The version listed here is 14.16.27052, published /Date(1728. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2017. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 safe?

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 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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