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Summary

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

Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019

Download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019. The following updates are the latest supported Visual C++ redistributable packages for Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019. Included is a baseline version of the Universal C Runtime see MSDN for details.

  • x86: vc_redist.x86.exe

  • x64: vc_redist.x64.exe

  • ARM64: vc_redist.arm64.exe

Note Visual C++ 2015, 2017 and 2019 all share the same redistributable files.

For example, installing the Visual C++ 2019 redistributable will affect programs built with Visual C++ 2015 and 2017 also. However, installing the Visual C++ 2015 redistributable will not replace the newer versions of the files installed by the Visual C++ 2017 and 2019 redistributables.

This is different from all previous Visual C++ versions, as they each had their own distinct runtime files, not shared with other versions.

Visual Studio 2013 (VC++ 12.0)

  • Download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013. This is the latest supported Visual C++ redistributable package for Visual Studio 2013.

  • Download Multibyte MFC Library for Visual Studio 2013. This add-on for Visual Studio 2013 contains the multibyte character set (MBCS) version of the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library.

  • Download Visual C++ 2013 Runtime for Sideloaded Windows 8.1 apps.

For more information, see C++ Runtime for Sideloaded Windows 8.1 apps on the VC++ Team Blog.

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Visual Studio 2012 (VC++ 11.0)

Download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4. This is the latest supported Visual C++ redistributable package for Visual Studio 2012.

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Visual Studio 2010 (VC++ 10.0) SP1

  • Download the Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 (Installer). This is the latest supported Visual C++ service pack for Visual Studio 2010.

    Note: This web installer requires an internet connection. This installer downloads and installs Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1. It works for all editions of Visual Studio 2010 (Express, Professional, Premium, Ultimate, and Test Professional).

  • Download the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update. This is the latest supported Visual C++ redistributable package update for Visual Studio 2010.

Visual Studio 2008 (VC++ 9.0) SP1

  • Visual Studio 2008 reached end of support on April 10, 2018. To aid the discovery of the latest downloads, the links are retained currently, but may be removed in the future.

  • Download the Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 (Installer). This is the latest Visual C++ service pack for Visual Studio 2008. This service pack improved responsiveness, stability, and performance.
    Note This download installs Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

  • Download the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update. This is the latest Visual C++ redistributable package update for Visual Studio 2008.

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries on a computer that does not have Visual C++ installed. The libraries are required to run applications that are developed by using the corresponding version of Visual C++.

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For Visual Studio 2008

These packages install runtime components of C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, ATL, MFC, OpenMP and MSDIA libraries. They are installed into the native assembly cache, also known as the WinSxS folder. They are installed on versions of Windows operating systems that support side-by-side assemblies, for libraries that support side-by-side deployment models (CRT, STL, ATL, MFC, OpenMP).

Microsoft Foundation Class Library Security Update

A security issue was identified. This issue causes a Microsoft Foundation Class Library application vulnerability in your Windows-based system that uses the Visual C++ Redist. The Microsoft Foundation Class Library Security Update packages in this article have the most current redistributable files for Visual Studio.

NewsReleases

Hi everyone,

A year ago, on April 22, 2020, we announced the launch of the Rider for Unreal Engine Public Preview! We took some great strides this past year, welcoming more than 20 thousand subscribers to the Public Preview program. Rider for Unreal Engine is now used by more than 4300 users every week, including both individual game developers and big game studios. We greatly appreciate all the feedback we’ve received so far!

Rider for Unreal Engine is celebrating 1 year in Public Preview!

Over this year we’ve:

  • Added the RiderSourceCodeAccess plugin to the Unreal Engine Marketplace for engine versions 4.22–4.24 and bundled it into the engine of newer versions.
  • Significantly improved the RiderLink/UnrealLink plugin, fixing dozens of crashes and problems, in addition to adding it to the JetBrains Marketplace, so we can now update it independently from the Rider for Unreal Engine release cycle.
  • Worked on hundreds of fixes in the LLDB-based debugger, which we’ve implemented on our own to improve support for debugging in Rider for Unreal Engine. The fixes cover rendering, performance, and the overall debugging experience.
  • Started work on support for the Unreal Engine project model (uproject).
  • Added UnrealHeaderTool to run on the file you’re currently editing, providing an in-editor linting experience for Unreal macros.
  • Added the Create New Unreal Engine class action in Rider, so you can avoid switching to the Unreal Editor to add a new class to your game.
  • Introduced support for Unreal Engine .ini files, including Find Usage and the Rename refactoring for classes and properties in config files.
  • Thanks to the detailed feedback from the Epic Games team, added initial support for Unreal Engine 5.
  • Introduced support for C++ unit testing as well as Include and Type hierarchies, and implemented many other general C++ support improvements.
  • Created a documentation section dedicated to Unreal Engine development with Rider in our webhelp and released several videos demonstrating the support.

We’ve accomplished our objectives for this first year, and now it’s time to look to the future! The second year of the Preview starts with:

Rider for Unreal Engine on Mac

Are you developing Unreal Engine games on macOS? The Mac build of Rider for Unreal Engine is finally here! Register now to get a free Preview license and links to the builds both for Windows and Mac. Download the .dmg package, install it, and then simply open the <ProjectName>.uproject file as a project in Rider for Unreal Engine.

Users will find that the Mac version of Rider has nearly all the same features andbenefits as the Windows version:

  • Enriched C++ support, along with support for features specific to Unreal Engine like the reflection mechanism, for example:
  • Unique Blueprints support, which includes Find Usages, Code Vision, and in navigation actions:
  • Initial support for HLSL for shaders.
  • Advanced integration between JetBrains Rider and Epic Games’ Unreal Editor.
  • Built-in debugger.
  • Project-wide code analysis and naming convention checkers.

There are still a few known limitations to keep in mind:

  • The Mac version works with Unreal Engine 4.26+ only. Version 4.26.2, which is now officially available, includes the RiderSourceCodeAccess plugin.
  • It’s based on the experimental .uproject support (you can simply open a <ProjectName>.uproject file). This means you don’t need to generate the Xcode project(!), but issues are possible, as support for this project model is still in its early stages. You will still need Xcode for the development toolchain that Rider relies on.
  • We are only shipping a build for Intel Macs. The Apple Silicon (M1 chip) is not yet supported in Rider or Rider for Unreal Engine.
  • While debugging on Mac is possible in Rider for Unreal Engine, there is no debug support for iOS, nor is there any other specific support for mobile UE development.

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Please note that Rider for Unreal Engine only works with .uproject on macOS, so it’s not suitable for general-purpose C++ development. If you need a C++ IDE for macOS, try CLion or AppCode.

A note on Rider plugins:

  • RiderSourceCodeAccess is bundled into UE 4.26.2+. If you use a lower version, add the plugin to your Game project as described here.
  • RiderLink will be suggested for installation once you launch Rider. You can install it in the Engine or in the Game. If you later decide to change the installation location, use Force Install RiderLink in Engine/Force Install RiderLink in Game actions via Find Action (⇧⌘A).

If you are developing Unreal Engine games on macOS, this is a great time to join the Preview! Register now, get a build, try it out, and let us know what you think! You can learn about submitting feedback for the Preview Program here.

Working directly with the uproject model on any platform

Just as on Mac, on Windows you can now also simply open a <ProjectName>.uproject file as a project in Rider. You no longer need to generate a Visual Studio .sln file from the Unreal Editor! On Windows, this requires Unreal Engine 4.25.4+.
Support for the uproject model is still in its early stages, so if you encounter any issues with projects opened in this way, please report them to us.

EzArgs plugin

The UnrealVS plugin provides useful functionality for working with command-line arguments, and it came as no surprise that Rider for Unreal Engine users requested similar support. We now present the EzArgs plugin. It provides a convenient option for passing arguments to C++ run/debug configurations by simply writing them in a dropdown box on the toolbar.

C++ Syntax Style checks

Visual Studio Mac C++ Support

There are many coding guidelines in the world of C++ and many opinions about whether to use regular or trailing return types, typedefs or type aliases, and East Const or West Const, or about whether to omit redundant braces or to keep them to improve code readability, and so on. Sometimes guidelines recommend contradictory approaches. For example, C++ Core Guidelines advise that overriding functions should have exactly one of the override and final specifiers, and no virtual ones. Conversely, the Unreal Engine coding standard requires explicit virtual. To cover all the cases and help you enforce a common style throughout your codebase, we’ve collected the Syntax Style settings and implemented the corresponding checks and quick-fixes. Learn about them in detail in this blog post. It’s also important to mention that for Unreal Engine projects, the default settings are adjusted to comply with the Unreal Engine coding standard.

Debugger fixes

We continue to improve the debugger, and while a huge overhaul is still in progress and will likely be delivered in the next builds, there are still a few valuable fixes inside this build:

  • Fixed the problem involving displaying UE4 sources when built with the v141 toolchain.
  • The error window is no longer suppressed when a DLL required by the debugger is invalid or not found.
  • Fixed a potential crash issue.

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