This specific redistributable installs the C runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP libraries required by applications built with Visual Studio 2013 targeting 32-bit systems.
| Resource | Link/Path | |----------|------------| | Official MSI bundle (Update 5) | https://download.microsoft.com/download/9/3/F/93FCF1E7-E6A4-478B-96E7-D4B285925B00/vcredist_x86.exe | | File hash (SHA-256) | 5EEAB642D877461E4CA187A0F887A12BF6393AD2D3D51CAA91E229E32C90A48A | | Registry key | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\VisualStudio\12.0\VC\Runtimes\x86 | | Supported OS | Windows Vista SP2 through Windows 11 |
When you install Visual Studio, the necessary libraries are installed on your development machine. However, when you distribute your application, you'll need to ensure that the target machines have the required libraries installed.
Note: If you are encountering errors on 64-bit software, install as well. 3. Installation Steps Run the downloaded vcredist_x86.exe file.
If your application requires exactly version 12.0.40664.0 (due to a known bug fix or dependency), you can: vc2013redistx86 visual c 2013 x86 120 40664
: Ensure your computer is fully updated, as some required components are only installed through Windows Update (KB2883200). Summary Table Information Name Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) Version 12.0.40664 (Update 5) File Name vcredist_x86.exe Key Files msvcr120.dll , msvcp120.dll Purpose Fixes missing DLL errors for apps developed with VS 2013 Download Microsoft Official Link
Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features . Look for "Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86)".
Step 1: Download and Reinstall from Official Microsoft Links
Modern Windows applications rarely include all the C++ libraries they need. Instead, they rely on shared redistributable packages . When a developer compiles a program with Visual C++ 2013 (x86), that program expects the official Microsoft runtime files to be present on the target machine. This specific redistributable installs the C runtime (CRT),
If installing the runtime packages fails to fix the error, your Windows operating system might have underlying file corruption preventing the libraries from registering correctly. Type cmd in your Windows search bar. Right-click and choose Run as administrator . Type the following command and press Enter : sfc /scannow Use code with caution.
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Thus, vc2013redistx86 co-exists peacefully with vc2015redistx86 . Do not uninstall older versions thinking the newest covers them.
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If you are trying to launch an older game or application and encountered a crash or an error mentioning , you are dealing with a missing or corrupted Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Runtime component.
This is a common point of confusion. If you have a 64-bit version of Windows, you might wonder why you would need the 32-bit (x86) package. The reason is simple: many older or resource-efficient applications are still built as 32-bit programs. To run, those 32-bit programs require the 32-bit runtime libraries, even on a 64-bit operating system.
By ensuring you have the correct installed, you prevent “missing DLL” errors, improve system stability, and close known security vulnerabilities. Always download from official Microsoft sources, verify the file version, and keep it updated.