Vc_runtimeminimum_x64 Msi Jun 2026

| Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | Is it safe to delete? | No – many 64-bit apps depend on it. | | Can I install x86 version? | Yes, but different file: vc_runtimeminimum_x86.msi (for 32-bit apps). | | Why two MSIs? | Microsoft split it to reduce disk footprint and allow granular updates. | | Latest version? | Check Microsoft's official redistributable page. |

This MSI deploys the runtime DLLs to:

| Property | Value | |----------|-------| | | Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Minimum x64 | | File Name | vc_runtimeminimum_x64.msi | | Architecture | x64 (AMD64) | | Typical Version | 14.2x.xxxxx (e.g., 14.38.33130) | | Purpose | Installs core 64-bit VC runtime DLLs | vc_runtimeminimum_x64 msi

This unpacks vc_runtimeminimum_x64.msi and vc_runtimeadditional_x64.msi . | Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | Is

: It installs the core DLL files (like vcruntime140.dll ) required by applications developed in Microsoft Visual C++. | Yes, but different file: vc_runtimeminimum_x86

: You can usually download and install the Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft's official website. Some applications may include the runtime libraries as part of their installation process.

vc_runtimeminimum_x64.msi is a redistributable package provided by Microsoft. The "vc" stands for Visual C++, "runtime" refers to the libraries required at runtime to run applications compiled with Visual C++, and "minimum" indicates that this package includes the minimal set of libraries required. The x64 in the filename denotes that this package is for 64-bit Windows systems.