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Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge)

by Microsoft Platform Extensionsv12.0.21005.1

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One of the various Visual C++ 2013 Runtime framework packages.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.VCLibs.12 --exact --version 12.0.21005.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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One of the various Visual C++ 2013 Runtime framework packages, mostly intended for UWP apps.

Not to be confused with Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Runtime Package or Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable.

Installers · v12.0.21005.1

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge).

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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    C++ Runtime framework packages.

More from Microsoft Platform Extensions or browse microsoft-vclibs-120.00, microsoftvclibs120.00, Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.VCLibs.12 --exact --version 12.0.21005.1. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Platform Extensions and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.VCLibs.12 --exact 12.0.21005.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.VCLibs.12 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge)'s Apps & Features entry.
Is Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) free?
Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) is distributed under Proprietary (Freeware). Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/developer/visualstudio/cpp/libraries/c-runtime-packages-desktop-bridge) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.VCLibs.12 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Package (UWP Desktop Bridge) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.