Starting with version 2015, Microsoft changed how these libraries work. Instead of separate versions for 2015, 2017, and 2019, they now share a common "v14" runtime .
You may need to download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 to 2019 Redistributable Package x64 if:
Grab the vc_redist.x64.exe file from the Official Downloads Page.
: This is a generic error often caused by existing corrupted files. You may need to uninstall existing Visual C++ versions from your Apps & Features menu and then perform a clean reinstall.
https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe (Note: As of 2024, this link serves the 2015–2022 redistributable, but it remains fully backward compatible with 2015–2019 applications.)
. Note that starting with Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft combined the redistributables for 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 into a single unified installer. Microsoft Learn 1. Package Overview
Starting with version 2015, Microsoft changed how these libraries work. Instead of separate versions for 2015, 2017, and 2019, they now share a common "v14" runtime .
You may need to download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 to 2019 Redistributable Package x64 if: Starting with version 2015, Microsoft changed how these
Grab the vc_redist.x64.exe file from the Official Downloads Page. : This is a generic error often caused
: This is a generic error often caused by existing corrupted files. You may need to uninstall existing Visual C++ versions from your Apps & Features menu and then perform a clean reinstall. Note that starting with Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft
https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe (Note: As of 2024, this link serves the 2015–2022 redistributable, but it remains fully backward compatible with 2015–2019 applications.)
. Note that starting with Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft combined the redistributables for 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 into a single unified installer. Microsoft Learn 1. Package Overview