Microsoft Visual C 2008 Sp1 Redistributable Package %28x64%29 -

: Requires approximately 10 MB of hard drive space. Critical Updates & Lifecycle Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package

The was the runtime environment required to run 64-bit applications developed with Visual Studio 2008. If a developer built a high-performance game or complex engineering software in 2008 and compiled it for 64-bit architecture, this package was a mandatory prerequisite for the end-user. : Requires approximately 10 MB of hard drive space

: The installer is typically named vcredist_x64.exe . File Size : Approximately 5.0 MB . : The installer is typically named vcredist_x64

Maya remotely dialed into the factory's legacy gateway—a process that required three VPNs and a prayer to a forgotten networking god. She uploaded the redistributable. The factory’s ancient server, its fans whining like tired mosquitoes, accepted the package. She uploaded the redistributable

Use a tool like (depends.com) or Process Explorer to see which running processes have loaded msvcr90.dll . If you are unsure, leave the package installed. The disk space usage (approx 8-12 MB for x64) is negligible on modern drives.