Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 !exclusive! -

If you uninstall it, any application that depends on it will likely crash or fail to launch with an error like: The program can't start because MSVCP120.dll is missing from your computer. (Note: MSVCP120.dll is the key file for VC++ 2013 – the "120" refers to version 12.0.)

If you’ve ever glanced through your list of installed programs on Windows, you’ve likely seen Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (often listed as x86 and x64 ). You might have wondered: What is this? Do I need both? Can I delete it? microsoft visual c++ 2013

🔗 Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package If you uninstall it, any application that depends

However, if you’re absolutely certain no installed software needs it (e.g., after uninstalling old games or legacy software), you can remove it via . Do I need both

If you’re a developer looking to support older systems or games, understanding the VC++ 2013 runtime is still useful—especially when debugging those classic “missing DLL” errors. Have a missing DLL error related to MSVCP120.dll or MSVCR120.dll? Let me know in the comments—I’ve debugged my fair share of runtime issues.