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 | Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 |
The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install run-time components that are required to run C++ applications built using Visual Studio 2015.
The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install run-time components of Visual C++ libraries. These components are required to run C++ applications that are developed using Visual Studio 2015 and link dynamically to Visual C++ libraries. These package can be used to run such applications on a computer even if it does not have Visual Studio 2015 installed. These packages install run-time components of these libraries: C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP.
To find out what's new in Visual Studio 2015, see the Visual Studio 2015 Release Notes. For a list of fixed bugs and known issues, see the Visual Studio 2015 KB Article.
Files
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 vc_redist.x64.exe |
| vc_redist.x86.exe |
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System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8
For additional information on Operating System support, see the Visual Studio 2015 Compatibility page.Hardware Requirements:
- 1.6 GHz or faster processor
- 1 GB of RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine)
- 50 MB of available hard disk space
- 5400 RPM hard drive
Installation Instructions
- On this page, choose the Download button.
- Select the .exe option and then choose the Next button.
- To install now, choose the Run button.
- To install later, choose the Save button.