Is Visual C++ Redistributable free to use in enterprises?

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Is Visual C++ Redistributable free to use in enterprises?

Halyna Hapii 40

Hello Team,

Do I understand correctly that Visual C++ is not free to use in enterprises?

It is a part of Visual Studio.

And Community editions are not allowed in a corporate environment.
Or if we have purchased paid versions (Visual Studio Enterprise/Pro, then this component can be installed separately for free?

Thank you.

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Anna Xiu-MSFT 31,056 Microsoft External Staff

Hi @Halyna Hapii ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is free to use.

You can individually download and install it from the page.

Sincerely,

Anna

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Halyna Hapii 40 Reputation points

2023-05-23T14:44:55.1433333+00:00

Hi Anna,

Thanks a lot for the clarification. But could you tell me if Visual C++ Redistributable is free for use in enterprises as well? I couldn't find any information where this was clearly stated. I know that VS Community is not allowed to be used in enterprises with more than 5 people. But what about Visual C++ Redistributable?

Thank you in advance,
Anna Xiu-MSFT 31,056 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2023-05-24T14:15:27.8266667+00:00

From the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime 2015-2022 Software, we can find:

You may install and use any number of copies of the software.

I suppose the Visual C++ is free to use in enterprise.

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