Vc2013redistx86
The vc2013redistx86 is a digital fossil of high
Windows 10/11 do not include VC++ 2013 runtime by default. It must always be installed manually or via application installer.
| Linking | Pros | Cons |
|---------|------|------|
| Dynamic (/MD) | Smaller EXE, security updates via redist update | External dependency, redist required |
| Static (/MT) | No redist needed, self-contained | Larger EXE, must recompile for security fixes | vc2013redistx86
vc2013redist_x86 is only needed for dynamic linking.
A critical nuance: Many modern PCs require both the x86 and x64 versions of the 2013 redistributable. The vc2013redistx86 is a digital fossil of high
| Feature | vc2013redistx86 | vc2013redistx64 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Architecture | 32-bit | 64-bit |
| Needed for | 32-bit games & tools | 64-bit software (e.g., Adobe, CAD) |
| Install location | C:\Windows\SysWOW64 | C:\Windows\System32 |
| Common DLL | msvcr120.dll (32-bit) | msvcr120.dll (64-bit) |
Golden Rule: If you are troubleshooting a missing DLL error on a 64-bit OS, install both versions. One application might call the 32-bit runtime while another calls the 64-bit version. You can safely install them side-by-side. | Linking | Pros | Cons | |---------|------|------|
You will often see multiple versions of "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable" in your "Add or remove programs" list (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015-2022, etc.).
You should generally NOT uninstall these.
Different apps require different years. A game from 2014 needs the 2013 package; a game from 2017 needs the 2015 package. If you remove the 2013 package, any software that specifically relies on the 2013 libraries will immediately stop working.
| Code | Meaning |
|-------|---------|
| 0 | Success |
| 3010 | Success, reboot required |
| 1638 | Another version already installed (equal or higher) |
| 1603 | Fatal error during installation |