Visual C++ Redistributables without using VCRedist_x86.exe

Question

I\'m developing in an environment that is severely constrained, but the developers also have tight control over.

VCRedist_x86.exe - A 4Mb redistributable - is no f

Answer 1

We use this: Howto: Deploy VC2008 apps without installing vcredist_x86.exe

Essentially

• Don't embed a manifest in your exe files.
• Copy the C++ DLLs and their manifests to your app's directory.
• Remove the "publicKeyToken" from all manifests (yours and Microsoft's).
• If necessary, change the version info in your app's manifest files to match the Microsoft manifest files (or vice versa)