Keep a copy of the installer on a USB stick or network share—you will likely need it again for legacy software. And as always, keep your Windows Update active to maintain long-term compatibility with Microsoft’s Visual C++ ecosystem.
| Feature | vc2013redistx86 | vc2013redistx64 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 32-bit | 64-bit | | Needed for | 32-bit games & tools | 64-bit software (e.g., Adobe, CAD) | | Install location | C:\Windows\SysWOW64 | C:\Windows\System32 | | Common DLL | msvcr120.dll (32-bit) | msvcr120.dll (64-bit) | vc2013redistx86
If you are a PC gamer, a software developer, or an IT professional, you have almost certainly encountered a frustrating pop-up error message: “The program can't start because MSVCR120.dll is missing” or “Runtime Error: Program requires the Visual C++ Redistributable.” Keep a copy of the installer on a
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