About this tag
The redistributable tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages, including installation issues, missing DLL errors like MSVCP100.dll and MSVCR110.dll, and security vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-43590. Users seek help with failed installations, conflicts between multiple versions (2005 through 2015), and problems launching games or software like Nero and Adobe products. Common themes include repairing or uninstalling redistributable updates, dealing with corrupted installers, and understanding which versions are necessary. The tag also addresses crashes related to unsigned DLLs and the Visual C++ runtime library, providing a resource for troubleshooting these common Windows application errors.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2024-43590: Security Vulnerability in Visual C++ Redistributable Explained

    Understanding CVE-2024-43590: A Security Concern for Visual C++ Redistributable Users On October 8, 2024, a significant security vulnerability was disclosed concerning the Visual C++ Redistributable Installer, identified as CVE-2024-43590. For Windows users, especially those developers and...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • cve-2024-43590 elevation of privilege mitigation redistributable visual c++ vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  2. Malegriffe

    Windows 10 MSVCP100.dll and vc_red.msi problems

    Hello, sorry if my english isn't perfect, I have a long time problem the "MSCVCP100.dll is missing" even a Windows 10 reinstallation didn't fixed it, I tried to repaire all of my C++ many times, and even replace it (it is worst), and I saw a thread : (... on the ea support, a guy manages to fix...
    • Malegriffe
    • Thread
    • c++ issues dll errors error fix installation msvcp100 redistributable repair software issues software update support system error troubleshooting uninstall update vc_red.msi visual c++ windows 10 windows repair
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. G

    Windows 10 Unable to launch application software on windows 10

    Hi everyone, I am using windows 10 on Dell 64bits and anytime I want to launch Nero software or Adobe software such as photoshop or audition, I always have this response c:\windows\system32\MSVRII0.dill is either not designed to run on windows or it contain an error. I tried to run visual c++...
    • Gideon
    • Thread
    • 64-bit adobe application audition compatibility dell error graphics launch issues msvcr100 nero photoshop redistributable software support system32 troubleshooting update visual c++ windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. P

    VIDEO C++ redistributable 2015 can't install

    Hello,I can't install C++ Redistributable 2015 for Visual Studio The installer can't extract Windows7_MSU package Here is what error i get : Please heeeeelp
  5. ShoobieStomper

    Windows 8.1 Visual C++ Redistribuatble Packages

    Hey, guys! I just have a quick question. I have installed many games recently and most all of them have some version of the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages included. So, if I were to download all of the packages (2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013) and install them prior to installing any games...
    • ShoobieStomper
    • Thread
    • compatibility games installation package redistributable setup software support troubleshooting visual c++
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Games
  6. BlackMailedAgai

    Windows 7 Visual C++ Redistributable - numerous

    I seem to have numerous files of this name. They are from 2005-2012 with the latest being dated 7/31/2014. Are the all necessary, or only the most recent? Thanks Found an old thread that addressed this. So nvm, but thanks.
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    Windows 7 VC++ ERROR,pls help

    iam having a problem that i never had before...every time i try to install a game for exp..i get erros like VC++ runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully or the VC++ runtime library ,i tried google but i got no answers ,i see people writing about "codes" but i never...
  8. T

    Windows 7 New Install - CTD related to unsigned DLL's.

    Hi all, I reinstalled Windows 7 Professional 64-bit last week and after going through the process of installing drivers, letting Windows Update check for and install updates, I'm getting crashes. The specific problem is related to programs that use Visual Studio 2005 C++, I'm getting a...
    • treeman9
    • Thread
    • 64-bit crash ctd debugging dll drivers error handling installation msvcp80 performance redistributable software compatibility system restore tech support uac unsigned dll update visual studio windows 7 workstation
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. D

    Windows 7 Uninstallation of Microsoft C++ Redistributable packages

    I was wondering if it was safe to uninstall some versions of the microsoft C++ redistributable packages... View list below as Microsoft C++ 2008 had lots of sub-versions, is it safe to delete the lower versions Link Removed
    • DRTauli
    • Thread
    • c++ microsoft package redistributable safety software uninstall version
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  10. News

    MS11-025 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library Could Allow Remote

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V4.0 (August 9, 2011): Added Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 (KB2565057) and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package Service Pack 1 (KB2565063) as Affected Software. See the update FAQ for details. Also corrected the...
    • News
    • Thread
    • affected software application execution exploit foundation class mfc microsoft network patch publicly disclosed redistributable remote code execution security service pack severity rating update visual studio vulnerability webdav
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  11. Super Sarge

    Windows 7 Uninstalling MS Visual C++ Redistributables: 2005 and 2008 Guidance

    Can I uninstall the MS Visual C++ Redistributable for 2005 (X64) Also what about 2008?
  12. G

    Windows 7 Uninstalled Microsoft Visual C++, need help getting it back

    Sorry if this sounds confusing. I really need some help here. I've only had Windows 7 installed for a few weeks now, but I've already got most of my software and games installed and working. Based on some bad advice on another forum, trying to solve a problem with getting a game to run, I...
    • guy327
    • Thread
    • atl update compatibility control panel critical update event viewer game issues installation microsoft redistributable reinstall software software compatibility support system restore troubleshooting update version issues visual c++ windows 7 winsxs
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. S

    Windows 7 Outdate update that happened yesterday

    Hi everybody. I was just curious as to why yesterday, my windows would have updated this update that is from last year: Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (KB973924) Installation date: ‎12/‎19/‎2010 5:10 PM Installation status: Successful Update type...
    • Stephen
    • Thread
    • installation kb973924 microsoft redistributable security support update history visual c++ windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. T

    Windows 7 Microsoft Visual C ++ 2XXX Redistributable and Microsoft .NET Framework

    I seemed to have collected a bunch of Microsoft Visual C ++ 2XXX Redistributable and Microsoft .NET Framework on my computer. Is it cool for me to uninstall all of the older ones and just keep the newest one?
    • TALLY
    • Thread
    • compatibility framework microsoft old versions redistributable software management uninstall update visual c++ windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. jarumpeniti

    Windows Vista Microsoft Visual C++

    Hi all.... When i view program and files to delete some unwanted software, i found out at my pc have 2 Microsoft Visual C++ files. 1) Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributeable 2) Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributeable x86 9.0.21022 my question is... can i delete/uninstall one of them...
  16. kemical

    Direct X Update

    Microsoft has released the Link Removed for Windows XP, Vista and 7. Note that this is the full redistributable version; the web installer will be released shortly.
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • directx installer microsoft redistributable update windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Software Updates
  17. kemical

    Games for Windows Live Update

    Microsoft has released an Link Removed for the Games for Windows Live client. To obtain the update either log into GFW Live or download the redistributable version from the link above.
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • client games microsoft redistributable update windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Software Updates
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    Windows 7 Sony Vegas 9.0 x64

    Doesn't seem like Sony Vegas 9.0 64bit works with Windows 7. I get the following errors. The following components are required by this software: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Microsoft Visual C++ SP1 Redistributable (x64)
    • ankido
    • Thread
    • 64-bit error redistributable software compatibility sony vegas visual c++ windows 7 windows issues
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Software
  19. D

    Windows 7 Rev 7100 msvcr71.dll error?

    i got an error that msvcr71.dll was missing, so i installed the VC++ 2005 redistributable package (which includes the dll) and it didnt work, so i downloaded and placed the DLL myself (in [c/windows] & [c/windows/system] & [c/windows/system32]) it only NEEDS to be in the system32 folder, but i...
    • dante1217
    • Thread
    • error help installation libraries msvcr71.dll redistributable support system32 vc++ windows
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. C

    Windows 7 Side By Side Configuration?

    I am not sure if this has been brought up but I have been looking all over to fix my issue with Windows 7 not being able to run a lot of programs. When I try to open some files an error pops up saying that the Side-By-Side configuration is incorrect. Ive tried downloading different C++...