The Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable is not a program you "use" like Microsoft Word or Chrome. It is a backend library package that allows software built with C++ to run on your computer. If you are downloading this, it is likely because a game or application crashed with an error message like "VCRUNTIME140_1.dll was not found."
| Your Windows | Download this | |--------------|----------------| | 64-bit (most common) | vc_redist.x64.exe | | 32-bit (rare today) | vc_redist.x86.exe | | ARM64 (Surface Pro X, etc.) | vc_redist.arm64.exe |
This is the most common complaint in reviews. It usually happens because:
