The executable wrapper for the Visual C++ 2008 SP1 installer ( vcredist_x64.exe ) uses standard Microsoft extraction switches. To deploy the package silently without user intervention, use the following syntax in your deployment script: vcredist_x64.exe /q /norestart Use code with caution. Enterprise Deployment Tools
If you are encountering errors such as MSVCR90.dll or MSVCP90.dll missing, installing this package is likely the solution. What is the Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable?
To perform a silent installation with no user interface (UI), use the following command:
Despite being released in 2008, this redistributable remains a common dependency for software that has not been updated in many years. Users often encounter errors related to this package when trying to run:
Even if you run a 64-bit version of Windows, you can still run 32-bit software. A 32-bit application cannot use 64-bit DLLs, and a 64-bit application cannot use 32-bit DLLs. Therefore, you will often see both the (x86) version (for 32-bit apps) and the (x64) version (for 64-bit apps) installed simultaneously. The executable wrapper for the Visual C++ 2008
Identifies the version of the compiler and integrated development environment (Visual Studio 2008 / VC++ 9.0) used to build the target software.
Instead of overwriting system-wide DLLs in the C:\Windows\System32 folder (which could break other applications), the Visual C++ 2008 runtime components are placed into a special, versioned folder within the Windows Component Store, typically located at C:\Windows\WinSxS . The installer places these components into the native assembly cache with specific version numbers and public key tokens.
Type appwiz.cpl and hit to open the classic Programs and Features window.
If you are currently trying to fix a specific error, let me know: What is the on your screen? What program or game are you trying to launch? What is the Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable
If you need to fix a specific error or verify system files, let me know: What are you seeing? What program or game are you trying to launch?
You might wonder: Windows 11 is out; why do I care about a runtime from 2008? The answer lies in legacy software.
What (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11) are you running?
Specifies that this version is built exclusively for 64-bit operating systems and provides the runtime binaries required for 64-bit native applications. Why Do You Have Multiple Versions Installed? A 32-bit application cannot use 64-bit DLLs, and
msiexec.exe /x 5FCE6D76-F5DC-37AB-B2B8-22AB8CEDB1D4 /qn
If you encounter a "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library" error, the package may be missing or corrupted.
With that, your system is fully equipped to handle any application built with Visual Studio 2008 SP1—for years to come.