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Visual C++ Many applications require redistributable Visual C++ packages to function correctly. These packages are often installed independently of applications, allowing multiple applications to make use of the package while only having to install it once. These Visual C++ redistributable and runtime packages are mostly installed for standard libraries that many applications use.[3] History[edit] The predecessor to Visual C++ was called Microsoft C/C++. There was also a Microsoft QuickC 2.5 and a Microsoft QuickC for Windows 1.0. 16-bit versions[edit] 32-bit versions[edit] 32-bit and 64-bit versions[edit] Visual C++ 2005 (known also as Visual C++ 8.0), which included MFC 8.0, was released in November 2005. Issues[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]
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