Install Microsoft Visual C - X360ce

Right-click on vc_redist.x64.exe and select .

Introduction x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator) is a popular tool that allows users to emulate an Xbox 360 controller for games that expect that input device. Many Windows users rely on x360ce to map non-Xbox controllers or to get older games working with modern controllers. A common dependency during installation and runtime is the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (often abbreviated “Visual C++” or “MSVC++”), a set of runtime libraries required by many Windows applications built with Microsoft’s Visual C++ development environment. This essay explains why the Visual C++ redistributable is needed for x360ce, how to install the correct redistributable, troubleshooting steps, and best practices for a smooth installation.

x360ce builds and its associated DLLs frequently require the Visual C++ 2015–2022 redistributable (commonly identified by missing DLL names like VCRUNTIME140.dll, MSVCP140.dll, or api-ms-win-crt-*). However, older or differently packaged versions of x360ce (or third-party plugins) can require earlier runtimes. To identify the specific requirement: x360ce install microsoft visual c

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 - Microsoft

If your computer is running a 64-bit operating system, you must install both the x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions of the requested C++ Redistributable. Right-click on vc_redist

In addition to Visual C++, ensure you have (usually 6.0 or higher) installed, as modern versions of x360ce rely heavily on that framework for the user interface.

Confirm that both the (x86) and (x64) versions are visible in the list. A common dependency during installation and runtime is

To make sure X360CE functions without unexpected runtime errors, you need specific packages installed depending on your operating system architecture:

Like many Windows desktop applications, x360ce is coded using the C++ programming language within the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment. To run properly on an end-user's computer, the software requires specific code libraries called "runtimes" or "redistributables."