A system reboot is often required to finalize the registration of the new libraries. Common Locations
Instead of system-wide redist, developers can place msvcr120.dll , msvcp120.dll in the application directory. This avoids conflicts but prevents automatic security updates. vc2013redistx86
While often dismissed as "just another checkbox" during software installation, this specific package is unique. It serves as the final resting place for many applications built on the C++11 standard before Microsoft shifted gears to the "Modern C++" era of 2015 and beyond. A system reboot is often required to finalize