Visual Studio 2013 (Version 12.0) introduced C++11 features and runtime improvements. The redistributable version is (or higher after updates).
After installation is complete, it is highly recommended to restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect and any background processes utilizing the libraries are updated.
Immediately replace all instances of the original VC++ 2013 redistributable (version 12.0.30501.0) with version 12.0.40664.0 from KB3179560. update for visual c++ 2013 redistributable package
Alternatively, check file version of %windir%\System32\msvcr120.dll .
When the 2013 runtime is missing or corrupted, Windows generates specific system alerts during app initialization: Visual Studio 2013 (Version 12
The primary reason to ensure you have the updated 12.0.40664.0 package is its resolution of . In original versions of the 2013 runtime, running software on modern high-resolution (4K or high-DPI) displays caused layout issues, misaligned ribbon icons, and broken context menus. The final update repairs this MFC framework behavior without requiring developers to recompile their older codebases. Technical Specifications and Architecture Support
For an update to the , a valuable feature would be a Built-in Integrity & Conflict Resolver . This feature would proactively manage the common "DLL hell" and installation corruption issues that frequently plague these legacy runtimes. Proposed Feature: Integrity & Conflict Resolver Immediately replace all instances of the original VC++
Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 - Microsoft