Save the vcredist_x64.exe to your Downloads folder.
The safest way to get this file is directly from the . Microsoft maintains an archive of legacy redistributables. Look for the "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (x64)" page. 2. Verify the File Details download file vcredistx642008sp1x64exe verified
The installer is straightforward. If it tells you that a "newer version is already installed," you may already have the library, or you might need the Security Update version (KB2538856). Save the vcredist_x64
If your app is old, it might be a 32-bit application even if your Windows is 64-bit. In that case, you also need to install the x86 version of the 2008 SP1 redistributable. Look for the "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service
While not always required, a quick reboot ensures that the new pathing is recognized by your applications. Common Troubleshooting
This specific file, vcredist_x64.exe , installs the runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 64-bit applications developed with Visual C++ 2008 SP1. Why is this file still necessary?
It is perfectly normal (and often necessary) to have multiple versions of the Visual C++ Redistributable (2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, etc.) installed on your machine simultaneously. Do not uninstall older versions to "clean up," as this will break older software.