Microsoft improved the performance of the C++ Standard Library containers (e.g., std::vector , std::string ) and reduced runtime overhead for exception handling.
| Installed Entry Name | What it means | | :--- | :--- | | | This is the current standard . It replaces 2015, 2017, and 2019 entries. | | Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable | An old, un-updated install. If you see this alongside a 2019 or 2022 entry, it is usually safe to uninstall the standalone 2015 entry. | | Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 / 2013 | Separate entities. These are older technologies and are NOT covered by the 2015-2022 package. If an old game requires 2012, you must install the 2012 package specifically. | visual c++ 2015 redistributable 2019