Wingetlywingetly
← All apps

Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86)

by Microsoft Corporationv11.0.61030.0

Last updated

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 32-bit applications developed with Visual C++ 2012 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2012 installed.

Visit homepage

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x86 --exact --version 11.0.61030.0

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

Silent install command for Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) uses EXE (Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /quiet.

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

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) →

Built by Pckgr

For Intune admins

Stop chasing app updates. Pckgr patches them for you.

Automated application patching for Microsoft Intune. Pckgr keeps a curated library of 1,000+ apps continuously up-to-date in your tenant via Microsoft Graph - no manual repackaging, no chasing vendor sites.

Start free 30-day trial

No credit card required.

Installers · v11.0.61030.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Burn bundle
machineDirect

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++ 2012 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.

Related apps

  • PowerShellMicrosoft Corporation
    Microsoft.PowerShellv7.6.6.0

    PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

  • Windows App Runtime 1.8Microsoft Corporation
    Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.8v1.8.10

    Microsoft Windows App Runtime 1.8

  • Gaming Services Repair Tool for PCMicrosoft Corporation
    Microsoft.Gaming.GamingServicesRepairToolv10.0.26100.9546 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

    A portable standalone tool to repair and fix problems with the following apps：Xbox App; Xbox Identity Provider; Game Bar; and Gaming Services. It can (and will) also try to update or install those apps, though not silently.

  • Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64)Microsoft Corporation
    Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64v14.51.36247.0

    The Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable Package (x64).

  • Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 10.0Microsoft Corporation
    Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.10v10.0.12

    .NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications.

  • Visual Studio BuildTools 2026Microsoft Corporation
    Microsoft.VisualStudio.BuildToolsv18.10.0

    These Build Tools allow you to build Visual Studio projects from a command-line interface.

More from Microsoft Corporation or browse c++, redist, redistributable.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x86 --exact --version 11.0.61030.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x86 --exact 11.0.61030.0 --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++ 2012 Redistributable (x86)?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i vcredist_x86.exe /quiet /install /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x86 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86)'s Apps & Features entry.
Is Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) free?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 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++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x86 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.