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Open the -> Programs and Features (or Apps & Features in Windows Settings).
If you’ve ever tried to launch a game or a professional software application only to be met with an error like "MSVCP120.dll is missing" or "The application failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect," you have encountered a missing runtime dependency.
: Go to the official Microsoft Learn website. Search for the "Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013". Look for the vcredist_x86.exe file for version 12.0.40664.0 . Alternatively, you can use the direct download link provided by the software deployment tool ManageEngine.
Microsoft currently provides version 12.0.40664.0 for Visual Studio 2013 (VC++ 12.0), and it is recommended that you use the most recent version available for reliability and security.
If you are trying to fix a specific issue right now, let me know: What is the you are seeing?
To resolve the issue, it helps to understand what the error string stands for:
Before downloading anything, go to . Scroll down to "Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable." If you see version 12.0.40664 listed but are still getting errors, you may need to Repair it. 2. Download from Official Sources
When this package is missing or corrupted, Windows will generally throw one of the following alerts:
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To check the return code:
Visit the official Microsoft download page for Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013.
Due to the EOL status, some users feel the urge to "clean up" their system by uninstalling old Redistributables.
A: No. The redistributable registers side-by-side assemblies (WinSxS). Manual DLL placement breaks Windows’ internal versioning and can cause DLL hell.
Vc2013redistx86 Visual C 2013 X86 — 120 40664
Download the latest version directly from Microsoft to ensure security and stability.
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Open the -> Programs and Features (or Apps & Features in Windows Settings).
If you’ve ever tried to launch a game or a professional software application only to be met with an error like "MSVCP120.dll is missing" or "The application failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect," you have encountered a missing runtime dependency.
: Go to the official Microsoft Learn website. Search for the "Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013". Look for the vcredist_x86.exe file for version 12.0.40664.0 . Alternatively, you can use the direct download link provided by the software deployment tool ManageEngine.
Microsoft currently provides version 12.0.40664.0 for Visual Studio 2013 (VC++ 12.0), and it is recommended that you use the most recent version available for reliability and security.
If you are trying to fix a specific issue right now, let me know: What is the you are seeing?
To resolve the issue, it helps to understand what the error string stands for:
Before downloading anything, go to . Scroll down to "Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable." If you see version 12.0.40664 listed but are still getting errors, you may need to Repair it. 2. Download from Official Sources
When this package is missing or corrupted, Windows will generally throw one of the following alerts:
I can provide targeted instructions tailored to your specific application. Share public link
To check the return code:
Visit the official Microsoft download page for Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013.
Due to the EOL status, some users feel the urge to "clean up" their system by uninstalling old Redistributables.
A: No. The redistributable registers side-by-side assemblies (WinSxS). Manual DLL placement breaks Windows’ internal versioning and can cause DLL hell.