Microsoft now combines the 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 redistributables into a single multi-installer. You should download the version that matches your host system's architecture (usually x64):
– Most common for modern 64-bit Windows PCs. Microsoft now combines the 2015, 2017, 2019, and
VirtualBox, a popular virtualization software, relies on the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 to function properly. Without it, you may encounter errors or crashes while trying to run VirtualBox on your Windows machine. Without it, you may encounter errors or crashes
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Installer says “A newer version is already installed” | That’s fine — no action needed. | | Missing vcruntime140_1.dll after install | You installed the wrong architecture (x86 vs x64). Uninstall and pick the matching one. | | Guest Additions still complain | Re-run Guest Additions setup and choose “Repair”. | Uninstall and pick the matching one
If VirtualBox still doesn't work, consider: