The is a package that installs the runtime components for C and C++ libraries. When developers create software in Visual Studio 2015, 2017, or 2019 , they use shared code "building blocks" for complex tasks like math calculations, drawing graphics, or handling files.
A single installer now supports multiple years (2015 through 2022/2026), replacing the need for separate installs for each version. microsoft visual 2015-19
Arriving in April 2019, felt like the polished, mature version of the vision started in 2015. The is a package that installs the runtime