# Upgrading or Repairing the Visual C++ Redistributable on Windows (Windows script)

## Description

This article describes how to use the attached FileWave Fileset to install or update the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (VC++). The provided Fileset ensures that the appropriate version of VC++ is installed based on the processor architecture (AMD64, ARM64, or x86) of the device. The script included in the Fileset automatically downloads the correct VC++ installer from Microsoft, installs it, and then performs cleanup.

## Ingredients

- **FileWave Admin**: Required to import and deploy the Fileset to Windows devices.
- **VC++ Fileset**: Download the Fileset using the link below.

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## Directions

1. **Import the Fileset:**
    
    
    - Download the Fileset from the link above.
    - Import the Fileset into the FileWave Admin console.
2. **Review the Script in the Fileset:**
    
    
    - The Fileset contains the following PowerShell script that determines the system architecture, downloads the appropriate version of VC++, installs it, and cleans up the temporary files.
        
        ```powershell
        echo $env:PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE
        
        # Determine processor architecture
        $Architecture = $env:PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE
        if ($Architecture -eq 'AMD64') {
            $InstallerUrl = 'https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe'
        } elseif ($Architecture -eq 'ARM64') {
            $InstallerUrl = 'https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.arm64.exe'
        } else {
            $InstallerUrl = 'https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe'
        }
        
        echo $InstallerUrl
        
        # Download installer
        $InstallerPath = "$env:TEMP\vc_redist.exe"
        Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $InstallerUrl -OutFile $InstallerPath
        
        # Install Visual C++ redistributable
        Start-Process -FilePath $InstallerPath -ArgumentList '/install', '/passive', '/norestart' -Wait
        
        # Clean up
        Remove-Item -Path $InstallerPath
        ```
3. **Associate the Fileset:**
    
    
    - Assign the Fileset to the relevant Windows devices where VC++ needs to be installed or updated.

## Notes

- **Customizations:** If a newer version of VC++ is required, you can update the URLs in the script to point to the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable version.
- **Architecture Detection:** The script handles common architectures like AMD64, ARM64, and x86, which are automatically detected and used to download the appropriate version of VC++.
- **Silent Installation:** The script installs VC++ in passive mode without user interaction and suppresses a reboot. If you need a different installation behavior, modify the argument list in the <span class="s1">Start-Process</span> command.

## Related Content

- [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170)