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Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86

by Microsoft Corporationv9.0.30729.6161

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The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 32-bit applications developed with Visual C++ 2008 SP1 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 SP1 installed.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x86 --exact --version 9.0.30729.6161

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

Silent install command for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 uses EXE. The silent install switches are /qn.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)
vcredist_x86.exe /qn /norestart

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Installers · v9.0.30729.6161

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXEmachineDirect

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++ 2008 Redistributable - x86.

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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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x86 --exact --version 9.0.30729.6161. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x86 --exact 9.0.30729.6161 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: vcredist_x86.exe /qn /norestart. The silent switches are /qn.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x86 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86's Apps & Features entry.
Is Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 free?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=26368) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 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++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x86 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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