Short verdict
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2022 (x64) Rating: ★★★★★ (Essential Infrastructure)
The Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) is a small, boring, but piece of software. If you’ve ever installed a modern game or creative tool, you already have it. If you’re building a fresh Windows system, install it immediately—before your favorite apps start throwing cryptic DLL errors.