Need to install and Run Visual C++ 2008 Edition software in Window 10

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Need to install and Run Visual C++ 2008 Edition software in Window 10

Amit Singh 21

Hello Team,

I downloaded and installed Visual C++ 2008 from following link.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/confirmation.aspx?id=15336
But It not working in my laptop. Please support and suggest me to run in my system.

System Configuration:
Window 10 Enterprise
RAM: 16 GB
System type: 64 bit operating system,x64 based processor

Please let me know if you have any concerns. I am very thankful to you for this purpose.

Thanks & Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh

Sara Liu-MSFT 346 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2020-08-26T09:22:01.463+00:00

Hi AmitSingh, do you meet any issues during the installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64)? If so, would you please share the detail error message that you met?
Since the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) is old and supported on Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, to avoid the incompatible issues and for Windows 10 system, it is recommended to install the recently version like the Visual C++ 2015/2017/2019 Redistributable.
Amit Singh 21 Reputation points

2020-08-26T10:26:17.463+00:00

Hi SaraLiu,

I installed "vcredist_x64.exe" (Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64)) in window 10.
I am not getting any Error. But Software is not running. because, there is no any installer and icon generated on desktop window/Start Menu after installation. I think it installed but it is not working/run.

As per project Requirement, we need to install and Run Visual C++ 2008 Edition software in Window 10.
Can you suggest what to do for this?

Thanks & Regards,
Amit
Castorix31 90,681 Reputation points

2020-08-26T10:56:09.55+00:00

> But Software is not running

Which software ?
You installed VC++ redistributable
And why 2008, not supported anymore, isntead of last versions ?
Amit Singh 21 Reputation points

2020-08-26T11:12:13.687+00:00

Hi Castorix,

Which software : Visual C++ 2008
You installed VC++ redistributable : Yes
And why 2008, not supported anymore, isntead of last versions ? : That's why I raised this question to Microsoft.

Notes: I don't want to repeat same information . I already describe everything's in descriptions of question. Please go through all description first.

Please let me know if you have any concerns.

Thanks,
Amit
Castorix31 90,681 Reputation points

2020-08-26T11:42:50.087+00:00

VC+ redistributable is not VC++...
(DLLs to allow softwares built with VC++ to run)
Amit Singh 21 Reputation points

2020-08-26T12:01:28.957+00:00

Hi Castorix,

I am not aware about DLLs and VC+ redistributable . can you share me details about this. How i can use to run Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) in window 10.

One things, As saraLiu mentioned that, for Windows 10 system, it is recommended to install the recently version like the Visual C++ 2015/2017/2019 Redistributable. Is it True?
Castorix31 90,681 Reputation points

2020-08-26T12:22:34.563+00:00

The last supported version (VC++ and/or redistributable) is 2010 : older-downloads
(the free version is Community)

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Sara Liu-MSFT 346 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2020-08-26T09:22:01.463+00:00

Hi AmitSingh, do you meet any issues during the installation of Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64)? If so, would you please share the detail error message that you met?
Since the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) is old and supported on Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, to avoid the incompatible issues and for Windows 10 system, it is recommended to install the recently version like the Visual C++ 2015/2017/2019 Redistributable.
Amit Singh 21 Reputation points

2020-08-26T10:26:17.463+00:00

Hi SaraLiu,

I installed "vcredist_x64.exe" (Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64)) in window 10.
I am not getting any Error. But Software is not running. because, there is no any installer and icon generated on desktop window/Start Menu after installation. I think it installed but it is not working/run.

As per project Requirement, we need to install and Run Visual C++ 2008 Edition software in Window 10.
Can you suggest what to do for this?

Thanks & Regards,
Amit
Castorix31 90,681 Reputation points

2020-08-26T10:56:09.55+00:00

> But Software is not running

Which software ?
You installed VC++ redistributable
And why 2008, not supported anymore, isntead of last versions ?
Amit Singh 21 Reputation points

2020-08-26T11:12:13.687+00:00

Hi Castorix,

Which software : Visual C++ 2008
You installed VC++ redistributable : Yes
And why 2008, not supported anymore, isntead of last versions ? : That's why I raised this question to Microsoft.

Notes: I don't want to repeat same information . I already describe everything's in descriptions of question. Please go through all description first.

Please let me know if you have any concerns.

Thanks,
Amit
Castorix31 90,681 Reputation points

2020-08-26T11:42:50.087+00:00

VC+ redistributable is not VC++...
(DLLs to allow softwares built with VC++ to run)
Amit Singh 21 Reputation points

2020-08-26T12:01:28.957+00:00

Hi Castorix,

I am not aware about DLLs and VC+ redistributable . can you share me details about this. How i can use to run Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) in window 10.

One things, As saraLiu mentioned that, for Windows 10 system, it is recommended to install the recently version like the Visual C++ 2015/2017/2019 Redistributable. Is it True?
Castorix31 90,681 Reputation points

2020-08-26T12:22:34.563+00:00

The last supported version (VC++ and/or redistributable) is 2010 : older-downloads
(the free version is Community)

Answer 1

Guido Franzke 2,191

Hello,
you downloaded the redistributable package, not the Developer Studio. A redistributable package is not the developer studio, the redist only installs libraries and stuff used by software that was written with VS 2008 .

2008 is far too old and it's not supported anymore. Why do you want to use VS 2008? Why don't you use a new version?
Nevertheless, if you need 2008, then maybe this post can help (without warranty): https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15318560/visual-c-2008-express-download-link-dead There is a link with a setup but I don't know what is downloaded and installed, because I didn't test the reply in the stackoverflow post (because I don't use 2008). You should use a new VS version from here: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

Regards, Guido

RLWA32 49,536 Reputation points

2020-08-26T12:52:39.287+00:00

I remember reading that even if VC++ 2008 Express is available it may need to be registered to be usable beyond a trial period. And at this point in time, that may no longer be possible.
WayneAKing 4,931 Reputation points

2020-08-26T22:19:43.753+00:00
The requirement to register was only for the online installed version.
The Express versions from iso were for sites that may not have online
access so registration wasn't/isn't required.

Wayne
Amit Singh 21 Reputation points

2020-08-27T02:46:48.323+00:00

Hello Team,

Thanks for sharing information.
I downloaded Visual C++ 2008 Edition software from following link.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15318560/visual-c-2008-express-download-link-dead

It is also working in window 10 .Thanks to all for your support and guidance.

Thanks & Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh

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