What is Microsoft Visual C++ x86 redistributable?

The Visual C++ Redistributable installs Microsoft C and C++ (MSVC) runtime libraries. These libraries are required by many applications built by using Microsoft C and C++ tools. The Redistributable version must be at least as recent as the MSVC build toolset used to build your app.

What is Microsoft C++ 2008 redistributable x64?

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 64-bit applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 installed.

Do you need both x86 and x64 Microsoft Visual C++?

Both the x86 and x64 versions are needed on 64-bit systems. Only the x86 versions will work on 32-bit systems.

What does the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable package (x86) install?

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 installed. This package installs runtime components of C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, ATL, MFC, OpenMP and MSDIA libraries.

Is Visual C++ 2008 redistributable package a security risk?

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system with Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

What to do if Visual C++ 2008 is not working?

I would suggest you to download the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) from the link mentioned below and then perform a clean boot and then try to install it on the system and check whether the issue is resolved or not. Follow the steps mentioned below.

What is the SP1 redistributable package (x86)?

From Microsoft: The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ SP1 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 SP1 installed.