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Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package

9.0.30729.6163

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This package was approved as a trusted package on 8/4/2019.

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ SP1 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 SP1 installed.

This package installs runtime components of C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, ATL, MFC, OpenMP and MSDIA libraries. For libraries that support side-by-side deployment model (CRT, SCL, ATL, MFC, OpenMP) they are installed into the native assembly cache, also called WinSxS folder, on versions of Windows operating system that support side-by-side assemblies.

Notes

This will install both the 32 and 64 bit versions on a 64 bit OS. The 32 bit version will only be installed on a 32 bit OS.
Latest supported Visual C++ downloads

To install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

C:\> choco install vcredist2008

To upgrade Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

C:\> choco upgrade vcredist2008

Files

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tools\chocolateyInstall.ps1 Show

$params = @{
  PackageName   = 'vcredist2008'
  FileType      = 'exe'
  Url           = 'https://download.microsoft.com/download/5/D/8/5D8C65CB-C849-4025-8E95-C3966CAFD8AE/vcredist_x86.exe'
  Url64bit      = 'https://download.microsoft.com/download/5/D/8/5D8C65CB-C849-4025-8E95-C3966CAFD8AE/vcredist_x64.exe'
  Checksum      = '470640aa4bb7db8e69196b5edb0010933569e98d'
  Checksum64    = 'a7c83077b8a28d409e36316d2d7321fa0ccdb7e8'
  ChecksumType  = "sha1"
  ChecksumType64= 'sha1'
  SilentArgs    = '/Q /NORESTART'
  ValidExitCodes= @(0,3010)  # http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368542(VS.85).aspx
} 
Install-ChocolateyPackage @params

# Install both 32bit and 64bit on a 64bit OS
# If a program is compiled as x86 and the 32bit version of vcredist isn't installed, then the program would fail to start.
if (Get-ProcessorBits 64) { 
  $originalChocolateyForceX86 = $Env:chocolateyForceX86
  $Env:chocolateyForceX86 = $true
  Install-ChocolateyPackage @params
  $Env:chocolateyForceX86 = $originalChocolateyForceX86
}

tools\chocolateyUninstall.ps1 Show

$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'

$packageName         = 'vcredist2008'
$softwareNamePattern = 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable*'

[array] $key = Get-UninstallRegistryKey $softwareNamePattern
$cnt = if (Get-ProcessorBits 64)  {2} else {1}
if ($key.Count -in 1,2) {
    $key | % {
        $packageArgs = @{
            packageName            = $packageName
            silentArgs             = "/quiet /qn /norestart"
            fileType               = 'msi'
            validExitCodes         = @(0,3010) # http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368542(VS.85).aspx
            file                   = "$($_.UninstallString.Replace(' /x86=0', ''))"   #"C:\Program Files\OpenSSH\uninstall.exe" /x86=0
        }
        Uninstall-ChocolateyPackage @packageArgs
    }
}
elseif ($key.Count -eq 0) {
    Write-Warning "$packageName has already been uninstalled by other means."
}
elseif ($key.Count -gt $cnt) {
    Write-Warning "$($key.Count) matches found!"
    Write-Warning "To prevent accidental data loss, no programs will be uninstalled."
    Write-Warning "Please alert package maintainer the following keys were matched:"
    $key | % {Write-Warning "- $($_.DisplayName)"}
}

Virus Scan Results

vcredist_x64.exe (b811f2c047a3) - ## / 67 - Log in or click on link to see number of positives
vcredist_x86.exe (6b3e4c51c6c0) - ## / 71 - Log in or click on link to see number of positives
vcredist2008.9.0.30729.6163.nupkg (a9532775f1f7) - ## / 60 - Log in or click on link to see number of positives

In cases where actual malware is found, the packages are subject to removal. Software sometimes has false positives. Moderators do not necessarily validate the safety of the underlying software, only that a package retrieves software from the official distribution point and/or validate embedded software against official distribution point (where distribution rights allow redistribution).

Chocolatey Pro provides runtime protection from possible malware.

Dependencies

This package has no dependencies.

Package Maintainer(s)

Software Author(s)

Microsoft

Copyright

http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/en/us/IntellectualProperty/Copyright/Default.aspx

Release Notes

MFC Security Update: A security issue has been identified leading to MFC application vulnerability in DLL planting due to MFC not specifying the full path to system/localization DLLs. You can protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart.
- KB Article: KB2538243
- Security bulletin: MS11-025
- Microsoft published: 6/7/2011

Version History

Version	Downloads	Last updated	Status
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package 9.0.30729.6163	112365	Wednesday, April 10, 2019	approved
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package 9.0.30729.6162	9273	Monday, April 8, 2019	approved
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package 9.0.30729.6161	424883	Tuesday, January 19, 2016	approved
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package 9.0.30729.4148	92443	Tuesday, January 19, 2016	approved
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package 9.0.30729.17	1625	Tuesday, January 19, 2016	approved
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package 9.0.30729.1	25957	Monday, February 27, 2012
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package 9.0.21022.8	93303	Friday, August 28, 2015	approved

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