To save space, developers don't always include these libraries inside their app's installation folder. Instead, they rely on the being installed on the user's operating system. The x64 version specifically targets 64-bit Windows environments, allowing 64-bit applications to run smoothly. Why 2015, 2017, and 2019 are Combined
The is a runtime component required to run applications developed using Microsoft Visual Studio. Specifically, this package targets the x64 (64-bit) architecture and covers the Visual Studio versions 2015, 2017, and 2019.
Last updated: 2025. For the most current information, refer to Microsoft’s official documentation at docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist .
You can and should install both the x86 and x64 versions of the redistributable on a 64-bit system. Many 32-bit apps still run perfectly on 64-bit Windows and require the x86 runtime.
If you suspect corruption: