Visual C++ Installer [updated] Jun 2026
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If you must use an AIO, verify digital signatures and scan with Windows Defender. visual c++ installer
In the right-hand panel, ensure is selected. Click Install . Common Troubleshooting Tips " you need the compiler
If you are trying to pip install a Python package and get an error like "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater is required," you need the compiler, not just the runtime. files ending in .dll
The Visual C++ Installer’s job is to place these shared library files (specifically, files ending in .dll , such as msvcp140.dll ) into the Windows system folders.