Redistributable Package | Update For Visual C++ 2013

This document is intended for system administrators, software developers, and advanced users who need to understand the specific update (KB3179560) and its implications for application compatibility and security. Document ID: VC2013-REDIST-UPD Version: 1.0 Date: October 2023 (Updated reference) 1. Executive Summary The Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package is a runtime component required to execute applications developed with Visual Studio 2013. Without it, applications compiled with this version of the toolset fail to launch with errors such as "The program can't start because MSVCR120.dll is missing" .