Restart your PC and try running the VC++ installer again as an Administrator (right-click the installer -> ). Verification: How to Check if It Is Installed Correctly
Microsoft hosts the permanent direct download links for the unified Visual Studio 2015-2022 runtime installers: Restart your PC and try running the VC++
| Visual Studio Version | Primary Function / Key Differences | | :--- | :--- | | | Supports older applications and specific legacy software. | | Visual Studio 2012 (v11) | Used by some older software and tools; newer apps often require 2015+. | | Visual Studio 2013 (v12) | The last version to install side-by-side (no binary compatibility with 2015+). | | Visual Studio 2015 (v14) | The first version to introduce binary compatibility with 2017, 2019, and 2022. | | Visual Studio 2017 (v14) | Shares the same v14 runtime as 2015, allowing for a single redistributable install. | | Visual Studio 2019 (v14) | The focus of this article. Uses the universal v14 runtime for 2015-2022 compatibility. | | Visual Studio 2022 (v14) | The latest version; includes the most up-to-date C++ features and security fixes. | | | Visual Studio 2013 (v12) | The
If the installer fails mid-way, an older version on your computer might be corrupted. Open the and select Programs and Features . | | Visual Studio 2019 (v14) | The focus of this article
If you have installed the package but still see "missing DLL" errors, your existing runtime installation might be corrupted.
Platforms like Steam, Epic Games Launcher, and EA App require these libraries for modern game engines.