Microsoft Visual C 2019 Redistributable [best] →

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ 2019 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2019 installed. These components are necessary to run many Windows applications, including games, productivity software, and development tools.

For the 2019 specifically: if you have the 2022 redist, you might not need the 2019 standalone, but some older installers check for the product code of VC++ 2019. Keeping it avoids unnecessary prompts. microsoft visual c 2019 redistributable

Here is the text for the (both x86 and x64 versions, as typically needed): Keeping it avoids unnecessary prompts

are included, which are often cited in "missing file" errors. Microsoft Learn Unified Version (2015–2022) These libraries provide essential functionality

However, if you are maintaining an older system or a specific legacy environment, you might still see a standalone requirement for “VC++ 2019 Redistributable.”

Many applications developed using Visual C++ 2019 require the presence of the Visual C++ runtime libraries to function properly. These libraries provide essential functionality, such as memory management, file I/O, and networking. Without the Visual C++ runtime libraries, applications developed using Visual C++ 2019 may not run or may crash.