Visual C++ Redistributable Packages are essential components for running applications developed with Microsoft Visual Studio. These packages install runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++. If you encounter errors related to missing DLL files like MSVCR120.dll or MSVCP140.dll, installing the appropriate Visual C++ Redistributable Package can resolve these issues.

Examples:

1. Installing Visual C++ Redistributable via GUI:

1. Visit the Microsoft Download Center to download the latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable package.
2. Choose the appropriate version (x86 for 32-bit systems, x64 for 64-bit systems).
3. Download and run the installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

2. Installing Visual C++ Redistributable via Command Line:

You can automate the installation process using the command line (CMD) with the following steps:

1. Download the Visual C++ Redistributable installer (e.g., vc_redist.x64.exe) from the Microsoft website.
2. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
3. Navigate to the directory where the installer is located using the cd command.

4. Execute the installer with silent installation options:

   vc_redist.x64.exe /quiet /norestart

   • /quiet: Runs the installer with no user interface.
   • /norestart: Prevents the installer from restarting the system automatically.

3. Checking Installed Visual C++ Redistributables:

To check which versions of Visual C++ Redistributables are installed on your system, you can use the following PowerShell command:

Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object { $_.Name -match "Microsoft Visual C++" } | Select-Object Name, Version

This command lists all installed Visual C++ Redistributable packages along with their versions.

4. Uninstalling Visual C++ Redistributable via Command Line:

To uninstall a specific version of Visual C++ Redistributable, use the following steps:

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Use the wmic command to uninstall the package:

   wmic product where "name like 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64)%'" call uninstall /nointeractive

   Replace 2015 and (x64) with the appropriate version and architecture you wish to uninstall.