: Microsoft officially ended support for this specific 2010 version on July 14, 2020 .

The x64 version will not install on a 32-bit version of Windows. Conversely, the x86 version will install and run on 64-bit Windows (via the WOW64 emulator), but it will not provide native 64-bit performance.

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This comprehensive guide explains what this package is, why your computer needs it, and how to safely download and install it. What is Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable (x64)?