Windows 10: Does the latest Visual C++ replace all previous versions 2005, 08, 10.....etc as well?

Does the latest Visual C++ Redistributable contain support for all older versions as well? I mean like if I have downloaded VC++ Redist 2015-22 then would I need VC++ 2005 runtime for programs that need VC++ 2005 or does the VC++ 2015-22 cover it all?

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Does Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable replace previous versions? (2005 - 2015)

I recently went to install all the current Visual C++ redistributable packages (2005 - 2017) and discovered that Microsoft has pulled the updates for 2012 and 2013 from its site:

Visual C++ 2012:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679

Visual C++ 2013:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784

Then I went to install the Visual C++ 2015 redistributable and encountered an install error that says, "Another version of this product is already installed." I opened the log file and it reads, "cannot install a product when a newer version is installed."









I understand that some apps may be very specific to bind to the exact version of
Visual C++ dlls (eg. 2005, 2008, etc). However, it appears that Microsoft has replaced at least two previous versions in favor of the latest one.

My question is, do we only need to install 2005, 2008, 2010 and the latest version from now on? Or do we only need to install the latest version by itself? Thank you.

 

Does Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable replace previous versions? (2005 - 2015)

The original links from the article I wrote are also working again:

Below are links to download the appropriate redistributable for the version you might be attempting to install:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable (x86)

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable (x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable (x86)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable (x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable (x86)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable (x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

 

microsoft visual c++ 2005 x86 won't install

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

I would suggest you to check if Microsoft visual c++ 2005 x86 is installed in your computer.

To check follow the steps:

• Type Default programs & select programs & features.
• Check if Microsoft visual c++ 2005 x86
  is installed.

If yes suggest you to uninstall & reinstall Microsoft visual c++ 2005 x86
& check if the issue persists.

If the issue persists I would suggest you to contact the game manufacturer.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

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