The Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 64-bit applications developed with Visual C++ 2013 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2013 installed.
Technical details
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Version
12.0.40664.0
License
Proprietary
Installer type
burn
Architecture
x86
Package ID
Microsoft.VCRedist.2013.x86
Requirements
Windows 10 or later
Admin rights
Required
Install scope
All users
Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable from the command line
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable version history
12.0.40660.0
12.0.40649.5
12.0.30501.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable free?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable?
The latest version is 12.0.40664.0.
Is it safe to download Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.visualstudio.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 53b605d1100ab0a88b867447bbf9274b5938125024ba01f5105a9e178a3dcdbd.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable support?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable silently?
Run the offline installer with "vcredist_x86.exe" /quiet /install /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2013.x86 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2013.x86 -e.
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