1. Executive Summary Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package (x64) is a system component required to run 64-bit applications developed with Microsoft Visual Studio 2013. It installs runtime libraries (DLLs) necessary for executing code compiled with this specific version of the Visual C++ compiler. Without this package, applications built with Visual C++ 2013 will fail to launch, typically displaying error messages like “The program can’t start because MSVCR120.dll is missing” .
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\VisualStudio\12.0\VC\Runtimes\x64 Key value: Installed = 1 microsoft visual c++ 2013 redistributable x64
vcredist_x64.exe /quiet /norestart For passive (visible but no input required): Without this package, applications built with Visual C++
Alternatively, check product code via:
vcredist_x64.exe /passive /norestart | Code | Meaning | |------|---------| | 0 | Success | | 1638 | Already installed (same or higher version) | | 3010 | Success – reboot required | 4.3 Detection of Installation (Registry Key) Check existence of: Without this package