Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Microsoft · current 14.51.36247.0
The current version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is 14.51.36247.0 (as of 18/08/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable at a glance
The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable provides the C and C++ runtime libraries that many Windows applications built with Microsoft tooling need in order to start. Administrators deploy the x86, x64 and ARM64 packages as a prerequisite for line-of-business applications, driver utilities and server agents, often bundled with the application itself or through software distribution.
The current generation is maintained as a single delivery covering several Visual Studio releases and is published behind stable permalinks. New builds appear along with compiler updates and sometimes contain security fixes; the file version of the installer is the only reliable identifier, as there is no public version list.
When updating, keep in mind that a newer runtime replaces an older one of the same generation in place, while older generations stay installed side by side. An application must never find a runtime older than the one it was built against. Some installations request a reboot, and applications currently using the libraries should be closed beforehand.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.51.36247.0 | STABLE | 18/08/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable?
- Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 14.51.36247.0, released 18/08/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
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