Version(s) of Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Installer Included in LabVIEW Runtime

Updated Aug 30, 2022

Reported In

Software

  • LabVIEW Application Builder Module
  • LabVIEW
  • Third Party Add-Ons

Issue Details

  • Which version of Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime installer is included in all LabVIEW Runtime?
  • I need to include VC++ 2013 Runtime Installer into LabVIEW-built installer, but there is no VC++ 2013 Runtime as an option in additional installer section, how can I include it?
  • There is only NI VC2015 Runtime installer shown under LabVIEW 2020 Runtime, can I use other version of VC++ installer? Are they compatible?
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Solution

Each version(s) of Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Installer that are included by default in LabVIEW Runtime are listed as below:
LabVIEW Runtime VersionMSVC Runtime Version
NI VC2015 RuntimeNI VC2010MSMsNI VC2008MSMsNI VC2008RTE
2010    
2011    
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2013    
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2021    
2022    
 
       Included


Both LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual C++ are two independent software, so there is no compatibility issue between both software. If the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Installer needed isn't included in the LabVIEW runtime installer used, you will need to download Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Installer from Microsoft Official Website then you can manually add the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Installer into your LabVIEW installer. You can refer to Including Third Party Installers and Drivers in a Labview Installer.