Used Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package for Windows?


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This package installs critical runtime libraries needed for applications built with Visual C++ 2008. Ensure compatibility on systems without the development environment.
  • Pros

    • Installs necessary runtime components for Visual C++ 2008 applications.
    • Supports multiple library types including CRT, ATL, and MFC.
    • Utilizes side-by-side deployment for library management.
    • Ensures application functionality on systems without prior installation.
    • Developed and distributed by Microsoft for reliability.
  • Cons

    • Specific to Visual C++ 2008 version.
    • No specific versioning information within the description.
    • Lacks details on file sizes or system requirements.
    • No mention of support for newer Visual C++ versions.

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Release
Latest update
Version
x86
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
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Install runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries.
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. For libraries that support side-by-side deployment model (CRT, SCL, ATL, MFC, OpenMP) they are installed into the native assembly cache, also called WinSxS folder, on versions of Windows operating system that support side-by-side assemblies.

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