Microsoft ends Visual C++ Redistributable Chaos

Microsoft ends Visual C++ Redistributable Chaos
June 23, 2019
https://www.ghacks.net/2019/06/23/microsoft-ends-visual-c-redistributable-chaos/

 

Yeah you only need 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2019 versions, 32 and 64 bit, only 12 installations

Tbh these things should come with windows, since they'll be installed anyway by the respective programs

 

Also, there's ScKu - Software commonly used runtime library. It's a portable tool that lets you install the latest versions of various runtime libraries and DirectX.

Code:

http://api.pc9.com/down/lmsrc/scku/Scku.exe

The website is in Chinese, but as you can see from the screenshots, the software is in English.

 

Windows 10 already has DirectX 12

 

It does, but there is some software which needs DirectX 9.

 

When I clean install 1903 I'll test it Cuz I do kinda remember that when I tried to install directx 9 it already told me newer version or equivalent is present, BUT I can't say I'm 100% sure

 

It would be nice if they would just clean up this mess altogether with a single installer from Windows Update and update it as needed. I currently have 19 entries in my Apps & features list for this junk.

 

You have seen nothing

 

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-download-install-directx-2624489

 

Belarc Advisor seems to be confused about this also.