Vc2013redistx86
To understand this file, let’s break down the name into three parts:
| Update | Version | Purpose | |--------|---------|---------| | RTM | 12.0.21005 | Initial release | | Update 1 | 12.0.30110 | Bug fixes | | Update 2 | 12.0.30501 | C++11 features | | Update 3 | 12.0.30723 | Linker fixes | | Update 4 | 12.0.31101 | Performance | | Update 5 (final) | 12.0.40664 | Security fixes (MSVC 2013 EOL: April 2024) |
Security note: The last update (12.0.40664) addresses CVE-2024-29052 (remote code execution in CRT). vc2013redistx86
For IT professionals, the complete offline package (includes both x86 and x64) is available at:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145
On this page, look for:
In simple terms, software developers write code, but that code often relies on shared "libraries" of pre-written functions to perform common tasks (like math calculations, displaying graphics, or managing memory). Microsoft provides these libraries as part of Visual C++.
Rather than every developer including these massive libraries inside their specific game or app download, they rely on the user having a "Redistributable" package installed on their PC. The 2013 version specifically contains libraries created for software built using the Visual Studio 2013 development environment. To understand this file, let’s break down the
| Code | Meaning |
|-------|---------|
| 0 | Success |
| 3010 | Success, reboot required |
| 1638 | Another version already installed (equal or higher) |
| 1603 | Fatal error during installation |
Modern Windows operating systems (8, 10, 11) do not come with every legacy Visual C++ runtime pre-installed. While Windows 11 includes VC 2022 runtimes, it frequently omits older versions like 2013. Security note : The last update (12
You will see dependency errors when: