How to Directly Install Visual Studio 2015 Redistributable DLLs in Your Application Folder

When developing applications with the Microsoft Visual C++ compiler, it's not uncommon for you to need to deploy redistributable DLLs to your users' computers. One approach is to install these files directly into the application local folder, which contains your executable application file.

To do this, you can use the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages (VCRedist_x86.exe, VCRedist_x64.exe, or VCRedist_arm.exe) that are included in Visual Studio. These packages allow you to install the redistributable DLLs on a per-application basis, rather than installing them system-wide.

However, some users have reported issues with the redistributable installer. In some cases, the installer may hang or fail to install, resulting in errors such as 'This program can't start because MSVCP140.dll is missing from your computer.' To avoid these issues, you may want to consider packaging the redistributable DLLs along with your application.

According to Microsoft, it is possible to package the redistributable DLLs with your application. While this approach is not recommended by Microsoft, it can be a useful solution for ensuring that your users have all the necessary files to run your application.

In my own experience, I've found it helpful to use an installer tool such as Advanced Installer to ensure that the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 is properly installed and configured on the user's computer. This can help to eliminate any issues that might arise from incorrect or incomplete installations of the redistributable DLLs.

In conclusion, deploying redistributable Visual C++ DLLs in your application local folder can be a convenient and effective way to ensure that your users have all the necessary files to run your application. By using the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages included with Visual Studio, you can easily install these files on a per-application basis, and avoid any issues that might arise from system-wide installations.

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