How to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 runtime
If you start the program and receive an error message stating that the program you are trying to run requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 runtime, you can use this tutorial to install the package so that your program can run again.
When developers use Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 to create Windows programs, there are specific dynamic link libraries (DLLs) that their programs link to and can work normally.
These DLLs are distributed through the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 runtime. If the package is not installed, the user will encounter an error stating that the DLL is missing or you need to install the runtime.
For example, the video game Valorant today released an update that does not include the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime, causing the game to fail to run after installing the update.
When users start Valorant, they receive the following error.
“The following components are required to run this program: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime”
The good news is that this problem can be easily solved by downloading and installing the runtime from the Microsoft website.
To install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime, please follow the steps below:
- Go to Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable page From Microsoft and click download Button.
- You will be taken to a page that asks you to choose whether you want to download a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.Select the version you need and click Next Button. If you are not sure what version you need, you can use this tutorial to determine what you need.
BleepingComputer recommends that you download and install x86 with The x64 version of the runtime will not encounter problems in the future.
- These files will now be downloaded to your computer.After downloading, double-click the downloaded vc_redist.x64.exe document.
- The Microsoft Visual C++-2015 Redistributable screen will be displayed and you will be asked to agree to the license terms and conditions.Tick the “I agree” box and click Install Button.
Microsoft Visual C++-2015 Redistributable - If Windows prompts you to allow the program to make changes or continue, click Yes or allow Button.
- Upon completion, the program will display a message stating that the installation has been successful.
Redistributable installation - Now perform the same steps to install vc_redist.x86.exe run.
- You can now close the installer.
If you have already installed the Visual C++ 2015 Runtime, you can run the redistributable above and repair it.
You can now try to run the program that had the missing runtime error before, and it should run again.
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