VC_redist.x64.exe file information
The process belongs to software Microsoft Visual C (version 2015-2019, 2017 Redistributable) by unknown.
Description: VC_redist.x64.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The VC_redist.x64.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\ProgramData" (typically C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{e46eca4f-393b-40df-9f49-076faf788d83}\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 530,464 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 530,400 bytes or 786,424 bytes. 
There is no description of the program. The VC_redist.x64.exe file is digitally signed. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINE\RunOnce).
VC_redist.x64.exe is not a Windows system file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable or
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable, or ask Support team for help. Go to
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable or
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable in the
Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it, or go to
microsoft.com for Customer Support.
Recommended: Identify VC_redist.x64.exe related errors
- If VC_redist.x64.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 67% dangerous. The file size is 647,904 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 647,704 bytes.
VC_redist.x64.exe is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The file is a file with no information about its developer.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall the program
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019, or ask the
software vendor for support. Click on
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 in
Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it.
- If VC_redist.x64.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 46% dangerous. The file size is 530,464 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The VC_redist.x64.exe file is not a Windows system file. It is digitally signed. The VC_redist.x64.exe file is a file with no information about its developer.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as VC_redist.x64.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the VC_redist.x64.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Best practices for resolving VC_redist issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with VC_redist. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the VC_redist.x64.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
DAVID KIRKWOOD
Rischmüller (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of VC_redist.x64.exe: based on 8 votes with 3 user comments. 7 users think VC_redist.x64.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user suspects danger. 2 users don't grade VC_redist.x64.exe ("not sure about it").