Where Visual C++ Redistributable fits
Use it when a program's documentation identifies a missing Visual C++ dependency.
Check before you choose
Match the architecture and supported version, and avoid downloading individual DLLs from unrelated sites.
Find the right edition
Start with the destination for your device or the publisher's website. Use the current requirements and terms there to confirm the edition you need.
Compare the workflow
A missing dependency does not necessarily require a new operating system. Read the application's documented requirement, match the architecture and obtain the component from the publisher rather than a third-party DLL website.