Vc2013redistx86
vc2013redistx86 refers to the Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86), a package that installs the runtime components needed to run 32-bit applications developed with Visual Studio 2013. Key Details
4.3 Installation Executable Metadata
- Digital signature: Microsoft Corporation (SHA-1 / SHA-256, depending on update level).
- Typical file size: ~6–8 MB (compressed), ~20–25 MB extracted.
- Version example: 12.0.40660.0 (latest update as of 2024).
6.3 Conflicts with Other VC Redists
- Coexistence allowed: Each major VC version (2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015-2022) can be installed side-by-side.
- No forward compatibility: An app built with VS 2013 requires exactly
msvcr120.dll, notmsvcr140.dll(VS 2015). - No backward compatibility: VS 2013 runtime will not satisfy VS 2010 or VS 2012 requirements.
Subject: Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86)
Codename: vc2013redistx86 (internally designated as vcredist_x86.exe)
Classification: Critical Infrastructure / Legacy Support
Status: End of Life (Extended Support Ended April 2024) vc2013redistx86
If repair fails, uninstall it entirely and perform a fresh installation. Final Thoughts vc2013redistx86 refers to the Microsoft Visual C++ 2013
vc2013redistx86 refers to the Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) Digital signature : Microsoft Corporation (SHA-1 / SHA-256,
References
- Microsoft. “Supported Visual C++ Redistributable Versions.” MS Learn, 2024.
- Microsoft Security Response Center. “CVE-2024-29052 – CRT Remote Code Execution.” April 2024.
- Windows SDK – SxS Assembly Manifest Reference.
- Dependency Walker / Process Explorer case studies – internal Microsoft PSS reports.
This package installs essential "runtime components"—the shared code libraries like C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, and MFC—that many programs need but don't include in their own installation. Target Architecture: The "x86" designation means it is for
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