Add The Visual C++ Libraries To Your PC For Free

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 contains a series of libraries that enables programs created with C++ to work on your computer. The 2008 version has all the required components that allow C++ programs to work up until 2010 when the next big update occurred. Even programs created after 2010 may work with just the 2008 libraries.

Lower The Number Of Errors Your Windows Device Has

If you do not have Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 and/or its later brothers and sisters such as 2010 and so forth then your computer is going to encounter errors and you are going to have apps or software that simply don't work. C++ is a programming language that programmers use to create software. When they create software they use libraries which is similar to a car builder using parts from another car to build a car from scratch. If the libraries are missing then it is like the car being built having to try to work without the parts taken from other cars.

Every Windows Computer Can Install It

There is no downside to installing a clear version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 especially if you are building your own computer or refurbishing an old one. If you are worried about it being out of date then you may update it if your computer is still encountering errors. The software may also be useful for programmers who are trying to reverse engineer programs that were created up to 2010.

  • Pros

    • Great for people who have deleted or corrupted their current C++ libraries
    • Handy for engineers working with pre-2010 code
  • Cons

    • There is a more modern updated version
    • Many modern computers already have this software
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  • License

    Free

  • Version

    9.0.30729.1

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 2003

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • German
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    • Spanish
  • Downloads

    368.5K

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    • 203
  • Size

    2.73 MB

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    I think that is is what i need. yes some of the code same to be more user friendly and the program is easier than the previous versions.

  • Anonymous user

    It is good. the software is very good. we can develop new applications using visual c++

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