In simple terms: when you write C++ code (or use libraries written in C++), your program relies on standard functions like printf , malloc , or memcpy . The is the DLL that provides those functions at runtime.
This embeds the runtime directly into your .exe . No external DLLs needed. The downside? Your binary grows by ~200KB–500KB. visual studio runtime
Have a runtime horror story? Or a clever deployment trick? Share it in the comments below. In simple terms: when you write C++ code
When a developer builds a program, they can choose to "link" these libraries dynamically. This means the program doesn't include the library code itself; it expects the Visual Studio Runtime to already be installed on the user's machine. The runtime typically includes: visual studio runtime