Some applications require both the 2005 and 2008 runtimes. This package does not replace or conflict with Visual C++ 2010, 2012, or later redistributables. Option 3: Short Blurb for FAQ / Error Message Fix Fixing "MSVCR90.dll Missing" Error If you encounter a missing MSVCR90.dll error when launching an older game or application, you need the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable .
Installs side-by-side assemblies of the Visual C++ libraries (CRT, MFC, ATL, OpenMP, MSVCR90.dll, MSVCP90.dll) required at runtime for applications compiled with Visual Studio 2008. microsoft visual c 2008 redistributable
Check your program's installation folder (e.g., _CommonRedist\vcredist\2008 for Steam games) for the installer. Some applications require both the 2005 and 2008 runtimes