: This specific version ( 40664 ) is the final servicing update for the 2013 runtime. It incorporates critical stability fixes, fixes heap corruption issues, and resolves locale-related crashes. ⚠️ Common Errors When vc2013redistx86 is Missing

If you attempt to run a program or game built with Visual C++ 2013 on a machine that lacks this specific package, Windows will throw error messages. Typical Error Messages Include:

Scroll down to find . Click on the program and select Change .

: This signifies that the runtime is for 32-bit applications . Even if you are on a 64-bit Windows operating system, you still need this package because many programs and older games are compiled as 32-bit binaries.

Press on your keyboard, type appwiz.cpl , and press Enter. This takes you directly to Programs and Features .

"The program can't start because MSVCR120.dll is missing from your computer."

In the pop-up window, click to scan and replace missing or corrupted runtime files. Microsoft Visual C++ - Википедия

"Runtime Error! Program: C:... This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way."