VC2008 uses manifests. Runtimes go into: C:\Windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft.vc90.crt_...
"Today we are announcing the release of Visual C++ 2008 SP1. This is not just a service pack of bug fixes. We have included the MFC Feature Pack, which brings the 'Office 2007 Ribbon' and modern docking windows to native C++ developers for free. Additionally, we have implemented C++ TR1, bringing smart pointers and lambda-like functionality to the compiler." microsoft visual c++ 2008 sp1