Microsoft will now download the MSI package to a hidden folder (C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\VisualStudio\Packages). You can extract the standalone minimum_runtime.msi from here for future use.
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Our exclusive recommendation: Never download runtime DLLs as loose files. Always use the MSI installer from Microsoft's signed package. The legitimate Microsoft.VCRT.minimum binaries are digitally signed by "Microsoft Corporation" with a SHA-256 timestamp. Verify the signature before installing. Our exclusive recommendation: Never download runtime DLLs as
Do not download from random DLL sites. Use official Microsoft sources. Microsoft will now download the MSI package to