VC 2017 Runtime deployment methods

Question

Hi!

Could someone answear my question, please?

I have two options with the VC++ deployment. I can use:

1. call redistrutable executable (the vcredist_x86.exe)
2. add the only one important CRT merge module

Both solutions are acceptable for me. Which would be better for home desktop's users?

Thank you very much

Answer 1

The question is really what kind of installer/setup solution you are using? The Merge Modules are if you use an MSI-based installer. The other is generic enough you can usually work it into any standard installer assuming that the install itself elevates with administrator rights.

Note that the CRT deployment is one of the areas that UWP apps on Windows Store just takes care of for you.