Instead of forcing developers to build these massive libraries into every single app or game—which would make file sizes enormous—Microsoft packages them separately.
For developers or system administrators who need to deploy the x86 (32‑bit) version (for compatibility with 32‑bit applications on any Windows system), the official link is: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe For ARM64 devices, such as some Surface Pro models, the dedicated installer is also available from Microsoft’s download center. Instead of forcing developers to build these massive
Note: Even on a 64-bit Windows operating system, you may need both the x64 and x86 packages. 32-bit applications still require the x86 runtime to function correctly on 64-bit machines. Why Do You Need the Visual C++ Redistributable? 32-bit applications still require the x86 runtime to
VC_redist.x64.exe /quiet /norestart
That’s normal. The installer checks your system and exits silently if up-to-date. The installer checks your system and exits silently