The (often abbreviated as VC++ 2019 Redist) is a runtime package required to run applications built with Visual Studio 2019 (toolset v14.2x). It contains C and C++ standard library files that are dynamically linked.
dir C:\Windows\System32\vcruntime140.dll dir C:\Windows\SysWOW64\vcruntime140.dll Property details: right-click → Details → should show 14.2x.xxxxx . A set of runtime DLLs ( vcruntime140*.dll , msvcp140*.dll , concrt140.dll , vccorlib140.dll ) placed in Windows system folders, required to run executables compiled with Visual Studio 2019. It does not contain compilers, debuggers, or static libraries. If you need the official download link or the difference between 2019 and 2022 redist , let me know. microsoft c++ redistributable 2019