Latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable downloads (original) (raw)

This topic is for developers who need to install the Visual C++ runtime libraries with their app. If you're an end user trying to fix an app by updating the Visual C++ runtime libraries, contact the app vendor for instructions.

To find the download you need, choose your version of Visual Studio from the table below. Each link takes you to the appropriate download section.

Redistribution is permitted only for licensed Visual Studio users, as described in the Visual Studio license terms. For details on redistributing Visual C++ files, see Redistributing Visual C++ Files.

A Visual C++ Redistributable installs Microsoft C and C++ runtime libraries. Many applications built using Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools require these libraries. If your app is built using those libraries, a Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package at least as recent as the build tools used to build your app must be installed on the target system along with the app. The Redistributable package architecture must match your app's target architecture (you can't install an ARM64 Redistributable on an x86 system, or an x64 Redistributable on an x86 system, for example). We recommend you use the latest Redistributable available for your version of Visual Studio.

Visual C++ Redistributable v14

This table lists the latest supported Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable v14 packages. The latest supported version has the most recently implemented C++ features, security, reliability, and performance improvements. It also includes the latest C++ standard language and library standards conformance updates. We recommend that you install this version for all applications created using MSVC C and C++ Build Tools available in Visual Studio 2017, 2019, 2022, or 2026.

Unlike older versions of Visual Studio that have infrequent redistributable updates, the version number isn't listed in the following table for the Visual C++ v14 Redistributable because it is updated frequently. To find the version number of the latest redistributable, download the one you're interested in using one of the following links. Then, look at its properties using Windows File Explorer. In the Details pane, the File version contains the version of the redistributable.

Latest supported redistributable version

Download other versions, including long term servicing release channel (LTSC) versions, from my.visualstudio.com.

Notes

• Some of the downloads that are mentioned in this article are currently available on my.visualstudio.com. Log in using a Visual Studio Subscription account so that you can access the download links. If you're asked for credentials, use your existing Visual Studio subscription account. Or, create a free account by choosing the No account? Create one!.
• The Visual C++ v14 Redistributable doesn't have separate packages for different languages. License terms for different languages are available at https://aka.ms/VCRedistLicense.
• Visual Studio 2017 and later share the same Redistributable files. Any apps built by Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools v14.* available in Visual Studio 2017, 2019, 2022, or 2026 can use the latest Visual C++ v14 Redistributable. The version of the redistributable installed on the machine must be the same or higher than the version of the MSVC Build Tools used to create your application. For more information about which version of the Redistributable to install, see Determining which DLLs to redistribute. For more information about binary compatibility, see C++ binary compatibility between Visual Studio versions.
• The latest version of the Visual C++ v14 Redistributable included with Visual Studio 2026 only supports the following operating systems:
  • Windows 10 and 11
  • Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025
• Support for Visual Studio 2015 ended on October 15, 2025. Because support for the Visual C++ Redistributable is connected to the version of Visual Studio in which it first ships, support for Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (version 14.0.24212) also ended October 15, 2025. See Visual Studio 2015 (VC++ 14.0) section below for the latest available version.
  When Visual Studio 2015 support ended, the v14 runtime was binary compatible with applications built using the VS 2015 MSVC Build Tools. Since VS 2015 is no longer supported, we recommend updating your projects to use a supported MSVC Build Tools version and the latest v14 runtime. The Visual C++ Redistributable for 2017, and later, in-place upgrade the Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (14.0.24212.0). Redistributables for 2013 and earlier remain installed side-by-side.
• The Visual C++ Redistributable supports several command-line options. For more information, see Command-line options for the Redistributable packages.

Unsupported legacy versions

Visual Studio 2015 (VC++ 14.0) (no longer supported)

To download the latest available version of Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015, please visit my.visualstudio.com and search for "Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015" in the Downloads section

The latest version of Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 is 14.0.24212.0, available for ARM64, X86, and X64 architectures.

Visual Studio 2013 (VC++ 12.0) (no longer supported)

These links download the latest available en-US Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2013. You can download other versions and languages from Update for Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package or from my.visualstudio.com.

Other 2013 versions

• Multibyte MFC Library for Visual Studio 2013. This MFC add-on for Visual Studio 2013 contains the multibyte character set (MBCS) version of the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library.
• Visual C++ 2013 Runtime for Sideloaded Windows 8.1 apps. For more information, see C++ Runtime for Sideloaded Windows 8.1 apps on the C++ Team Blog.

Visual Studio 2012 (VC++ 11.0) Update 4 (no longer supported)

These links download the latest available en-US Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4. You can download other versions and languages from Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 or from my.visualstudio.com.

Visual Studio 2010 (VC++ 10.0) SP1 (no longer supported)

Download Redistributable files for other languages and architectures from:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update

Visual Studio 2008 (VC++ 9.0) SP1 (no longer supported)

Download Redistributable files for other languages and architectures from:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update

Visual Studio 2005 (VC++ 8.0) SP1 (no longer supported)

• Redistributable files for X86, X64, and IA64 architectures are available from Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update.

See also

• C++ binary compatibility between Visual Studio versions
• How to audit Visual C++ Runtime version usage
• Lifecycle FAQ - Visual C++ Redistributable and runtime libraries

Release notes

• Visual Studio 2026 release notes
• What's new for C++ in Visual Studio
• Visual C++ What's New 2003 through 2015
• Standard Template Library (STL) changelog
• A year of C++ improvements
• Microsoft Visual C++ compiler versioning

C++ conformance notes

• C++ conformance improvements in Visual Studio
• C++ conformance improvements in Visual Studio 2019
• C++ conformance improvements in Visual Studio 2017
• Microsoft C/C++ language conformance by Visual Studio version