Vc2013redistx86 | Visual C 2013 X86 120 40664 [new]

To check the return code:

Next time you see a cryptic redistributable error, you’ll know exactly what it means—and how to fix it.

: This is the most critical file inside the package. The '120' number relates to the internal version number of Visual Studio 2013 (which is version 12.0), not the year. When you see an error pop up saying a program cannot start because MSVCR120.dll is missing, your computer is explicitly telling you that it needs this specific redistributable package installed. The package also installs other related libraries like MSVCP120.dll , MFC120.dll , and VCOMP120.dll , which support various functions for Standard C++, Microsoft Foundation Classes, and parallel computing. vc2013redistx86 visual c 2013 x86 120 40664

此外，注册表路径 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\VisualStudio\12.0\VC\Runtimes\x86 中也记录了 VC++ 2013 的详细安装状态。

This is a frequent issue with Visual C++ Redistributables. If the installer hangs indefinitely: To check the return code: Next time you

"The program can't start because MSVCR120.dll is missing from your computer."

First and foremost, it is essential to understand what this file represents. The vc2013redist_x86 package is a runtime component for the Visual Studio 2013 compiler. When a software developer writes a program in C++ using Microsoft Visual Studio 2013, they often rely on a set of standard libraries (the C Runtime Library, or CRT). To avoid bloating their own application with these common functions, they "dynamically link" to them. The redistributable package installs these necessary libraries onto the end-user's system. The x86 designation indicates that this version is for 32-bit applications, which remain ubiquitous even on modern 64-bit versions of Windows. The specific build number 12.0.40664 identifies a particular update or security patch, reflecting Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to stability and security. When you see an error pop up saying

"The program can't start because MSVCR120.dll is missing from your computer."