Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge)

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) 12.0.21005.1

One of the various Visual C++ 2013 Runtime framework packages.

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About Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge)

One of the various Visual C++ 2013 Runtime framework packages, mostly intended for UWP apps.

Not to be confused with Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Runtime Package or Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable.

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Platform Extensions
Version12.0.21005.1
LicenseProprietary (Freeware)
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDMicrosoft.VCLibs.12

Install Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.VCLibs.12 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.VCLibs.12 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VCLibs.12 -e

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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) free?

Yes, Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) is free to download and use on Windows.

What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge)?

The latest version is 12.0.21005.1.

Is it safe to download Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge)?

The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with bb758b8bb0b0042281561ac07ca4984092da66e58febfef8b57ab85de8b8d24e.

Which Windows versions does Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) support?

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge)?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VCLibs.12 -e.