Microsoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable [upd] May 2026

Some applications require both the 2005 and 2008 runtimes. This package does not replace or conflict with Visual C++ 2010, 2012, or later redistributables. Option 3: Short Blurb for FAQ / Error Message Fix Fixing "MSVCR90.dll Missing" Error If you encounter a missing MSVCR90.dll error when launching an older game or application, you need the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable .

MsiExec.exe /X{FF66E9F6-83E7-3A3E-AF14-8DE9A809A6A4} (x86) (GUID varies by architecture and service pack level) microsoft visual c 2008 redistributable

Installs side-by-side assemblies of the Visual C++ libraries (CRT, MFC, ATL, OpenMP, MSVCR90.dll, MSVCP90.dll) required at runtime for applications compiled with Visual Studio 2008. Some applications require both the 2005 and 2008 runtimes

Check your program's installation folder (e.g., _CommonRedist\vcredist\2008 for Steam games) for the installer. microsoft visual c 2008 redistributable