TPU's Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One

Stigg · Aug 17, 2021

@johnlgalt
Does Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime replace all these redistributables?
I received a prompt to install the latest version of Handbrake which I never needed before. Release info here.

MajorGeeks attempts to explain it here, but it's not really that clear.

Another confusing aspect is which .Net to download. End-users only need to download the Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime. Over the years, it's been called the redistributable package or end-user runtimes. As of 5.0, it's now called Runtime and appears in Apps & features as Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime.

Ghot · Aug 17, 2021

I did the All-in-one Visual Studio C++ runtimes, on Win 10 and Win 11.
This was the result. (pic from Win 10)

johnlgalt · Aug 18, 2021

Stigg said:
@johnlgalt
Does Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime replace all these redistributables?
I received a prompt to install the latest version of Handbrake which I never needed before. Release info here.

MajorGeeks attempts to explain it here, but it's not really that clear.

Once you have them installed, if there are updates pushed out, then you may be notified about an update by Windows Update.

But not always, so that's why I use the 3rd party tool - sometimes an update might slip through the cracks, and Windows Update is not 100% accurate 100% of the time. The use of a 3rd party tool helps stay on top of the updates manually.

Stigg · Aug 18, 2021

Thanks for your replies, guys, but I think you've both misunderstood my question.
Have another look at my previous post again.

The question is: Does Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime replace all these individual redistributables?
MajorGeeks offers an explanation which I have linked to above.

My latest Handbrake update required Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime (linked above) which it never did before. Maybe it's a Windows 11 thing. Not sure. That's why I'm asking.

johnlgalt · Aug 18, 2021

I think you are misunderstanding the utilities.

These are Microsoft Runtimes. Directly from Microsoft. Simply packaged into a convenient single file installer package.

If there are updates, Microsoft may install updates.

It does not replace what you already have installed - regardless of whether you download each individual one from Microsoft and install it or use this handy single file installer to install them all in one fell swoop.

Look at Bree's screenshot again.

Stigg · Aug 18, 2021

John, I think you have still misunderstood my question.
I already understood all of what you said above prior to this thread. But that wasn't my question.

I better drop it and find the answer myself. I don't wish to clutter it up.
Thanks anyway.

johnlgalt · Aug 18, 2021

Nah, I see what I missed.

Think about it this way.

JAVA doesn't replace C++, neither of which replace BASIC.

This utility is for VisualC++ Runtimes. What you are looking at is .NET runtime. .NET is not C++ anymore than JAVA is.

Different languages == Different runtimes.

Before the VCRuntimes, there were also the VBruntimes (VB1-VB6) which pre-dated the VC runtimes.

As long as programs require the runtimes because that language was used to develop a program, you'll need to install it. Since so many programs rely on VC Runtimes, I just pre-install them. Good programs will script their installer to check for the presence of the runtime, and only install if it is not detected as being installed on the computer. Bad programs will install it even if it is already present.

As for the .NET - I have the latest 3.1, 5 and 6 preview also instaled on my machine. Again, they are completely separate and indepdent of the VC Runtimes.

Sorry I missed the link earlier.

HTH

Stigg · Aug 18, 2021

Handbrake prompted me to use Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime, which in the past, I never needed. In fact, I don't think I've ever used it previously. What confused me more was the MajorGeek article, which said:

Over the years, it's been called the redistributable package or end-user runtimes. As of 5.0, it's now called Runtime and appears in Apps & features as Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime.

But I now know we are talking about two different beasts. :wink:

johnlgalt · Aug 18, 2021

Yup - only in 1.4.0 and newer does the actual UI need the newer .NET desktop Runtime, versus the older (and usually included with Windows 10) .Net 4.x runtimes. But they've used the native .Net 4.x for a while now.

See HandBrake Version History - VideoHelp

Stigg · Aug 18, 2021

johnlgalt said:
Yup - only in 1.4.0 and newer does the actual UI need the newer .NET desktop Runtime, versus the older (and usually included with Windows 10) .Net 4.x runtimes. But they've used the native .Net 4.x for a while now.

See HandBrake Version History - VideoHelp

A nice bit of info about .Net and its native inclusion in Windows 10.

I'm all educated about it now. :)

Alex__ASSR · Aug 18, 2021

all for games in this list

I use this bat.

Code:

@echo off
%~d0
CD %~dp0

echo.
echo Microsoft Visual C++ All-In-One Runtimes by W1zzard @ TechPowerUp
echo https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/
echo.
echo Installing runtime packages...

set IS_X64=0 && if "%PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE%"=="AMD64" (set IS_X64=1) else (if "%PROCESSOR_ARCHITEW6432%"=="AMD64" (set IS_X64=1))

if "%IS_X64%" == "1" goto X64

echo 2005...
start /wait vcredist2005_x86.exe /q

echo 2008...
start /wait vcredist2008_x86.exe /qb

echo 2010...
start /wait vcredist2010_x86.exe /passive /norestart

echo 2012...
start /wait vcredist2012_x86.exe /passive /norestart

echo 2013...
start /wait vcredist2013_x86.exe /passive /norestart

echo 2015, 2017 ^& 2019...
start /wait vcredist2015_2017_2019_x86.exe /passive /norestart

goto END

:X64

echo 2005...
start /wait vcredist2005_x86.exe /q
start /wait vcredist2005_x64.exe /q

echo 2008...
start /wait vcredist2008_x86.exe /qb
start /wait vcredist2008_x64.exe /qb

echo 2010...
start /wait vcredist2010_x86.exe /passive /norestart
start /wait vcredist2010_x64.exe /passive /norestart

echo 2012...
start /wait vcredist2012_x86.exe /passive /norestart
start /wait vcredist2012_x64.exe /passive /norestart

echo 2013...
start /wait vcredist2013_x86.exe /passive /norestart
start /wait vcredist2013_x64.exe /passive /norestart

echo 2015, 2017 ^& 2019 ^& 2022...
start /wait vcredist2015_2017_2019_2022_x86.exe /passive /norestart
start /wait vcredist2015_2017_2019_2022_x64.exe /passive /norestart

goto END

:END

echo.
echo Installation completed successfully

exit

View attachment 5839

johnlgalt · Feb 22, 2022

Updated for Feb 2022. See OP for link.

AdvancedSetup · Feb 22, 2022

Thanks, John, this link has all the notes about the current versions supported, etc.

Personally, I've found that I don't need all of them, but great for those that might need them.

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Latest Supported Downloads

Latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable downloads

This article lists the download links for the latest versions of Visual C++ Redistributable packages.

docs.microsoft.com

johnlgalt · Apr 29, 2022

New version Apr 2022 released. See first post for details and download.

johnlgalt · Feb 17, 2023

New Feb 2023 build released. See first post for details and download.

jimbo45 · Feb 18, 2023

johnlgalt said:
Latest Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One May 2024 Download

This archive contains the latest version (May 2024) of all VCRedist Visual Studio C++ runtimes, installable with a single click by running the includ

www.techpowerup.com

An alternate AIO package of all current VC Redistributables. Uses Microsoft digitally signed packages. This one is just as good and usable as the one from abbodi1406 over at GitHub.

Thanks

Needed this for a Windows Media server.

Cheers
jimbo

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