This executable is the installer for the . It contains "runtimes"—essential pieces of code that allow applications built with Visual Studio 2008 to run on your PC without needing the full development environment installed.
Below is a comprehensive guide to understanding this error and the steps to fix it. What is vcredist-x64-2008-sp1-x64.exe? vcredist-x64-2008-sp1-x64.exe not found
Some software requires a very specific build (e.g., version 9.0.30729.17 ) and won't accept the standard version already on your PC. How to Fix the Error 1. Manually Download and Install from Microsoft Stack Overflow VC C++ 2008 redistributable error - Stack Overflow This executable is the installer for the