### 7zSfxConfigZold Installation Examples

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigZold.txt

Examples demonstrating various installation scenarios using 7zSfxConfigZold.

```text
%%M /y
```

```text
%%M /ai /gm2
```

```text
%%M /ai9
```

```text
%%M /aiX239
```

```text
%%M /aiTE
```

```text
%%M /aiA /gm2
```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigArm64 Example Commands

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigArm64.txt

Examples demonstrating how to use 7zSfxConfigArm64 with various switches to automate installations. These examples cover different scenarios from installing all packages to specific ones, silently or with progress.

```text
Automatically install all packages and display progress:
%%M /y
Silently install all packages and display no progress:
%%M /ai /gm2
Silently install 2022/2026 package:
%%M /ai9 /gm2
Silently install 2010/2012/2013 and Extra VB/C packages:
%%M /aiX23E
Only update already installed packages:
%%M /ai1
```

--------------------------------

### Install Extra VB/C Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Uninstalls specific GUIDs and then installs the VB/C runtime.

```INI
;[/aiE] EXTRA VB/C ONLY
AutoInstallE="MsiExec.exe /X{C5E3A69D-D392-45A6-A8FB-00B01E2B010D} /quiet /norestart"
AutoInstallE="MsiExec.exe /X{C5E3A69D-D393-45A6-A8FB-00B01E2B010D} /quiet /norestart"
AutoInstallE="vbc\vbcrun.msi /qn /norestart"
```

--------------------------------

### Install Multiple Specific Runtime Packages

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

Combine multiple package switches after /ai to install several specific runtimes simultaneously. This example installs 2010, 2012, 2013, and Extra VB/C packages.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /aiX23E
```

--------------------------------

### Install All Packages with Progress

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

Use the /y switch for a passive installation that shows progress. All runtime packages will be installed.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /y
```

--------------------------------

### Install Extra VC Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Uninstalls a specific GUID and then installs the VC runtime.

```INI
;[/aiC] EXTRA VC ONLY
AutoInstallC="MsiExec.exe /X{C5E3A69D-D391-45A6-A8FB-00B01E2B010D} /quiet /norestart"
AutoInstallC="vbc\vcrun.msi /qn /norestart"
```

--------------------------------

### Install Extra VB Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Uninstalls a specific GUID and then installs the VB runtime.

```INI
;[/aiB] EXTRA VB ONLY
AutoInstallB="MsiExec.exe /X{C5E3A69D-D391-45A6-A8FB-00B01E2B010D} /quiet /norestart"
AutoInstallB="vbc\vbrun.msi /qn /norestart"
```

--------------------------------

### Manual Installation with Prompt

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Initiates a manual installation that prompts the user.

```INI
;[/aiM] Manual w/ prompt
AutoInstallM="Installer.cmd /man /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Default Full Installation

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Executes the default installer with full options.

```INI
;!@Install@!UTF-8!
;Default, Full
RunProgram="hidcon:Installer.cmd /auto /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Debug Log Installation

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs with debug logging enabled.

```INI
;[/aiD] Debug Log only
AutoInstallD="hidcon:Installer.cmd /debug /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Install VSTOR Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs the VSTOR redistributable, falling back to a silent MSI install if directory is not found.

```INI
;[/aiT] VSTOR ONLY
AutoInstallT="hidcon:cmd.exe /c dir /b /s %ssu% || (start /w VSTOR\vstor40_x86.msi /qn /norestart)"
```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigZold Installation Switches

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigZold.txt

Details various switches for controlling the installation process, including passive, quiet, and specific package installations.

```text
/y - Passive mode, shows progress. *All* Runtime packages are installed.
```

```text
/ai - Quiet mode, no output shown. *All* Runtime packages are installed.
```

```text
/aiA - Quiet mode. *All* Runtime packages are installed, and hide ARP entries.
```

```text
/ai5 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2005 package is installed.
```

```text
/ai8 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2008 package is installed.
```

```text
/aiX - Quiet mode. *Only* 2010 package is installed.
```

```text
/ai2 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2012 package is installed.
```

```text
/ai3 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2013 package is installed.
```

```text
/ai9 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2022 package is installed.
```

```text
/aiT - Quiet mode. *Only* VSTOR 2010 package is installed.
```

```text
/aiE - Quiet mode. *Only* Extra VB/C package is installed.
```

```text
/aiB - Quiet mode. *Only* Extra VB package is installed.
```

```text
/aiC - Quiet mode. *Only* Extra VC package is installed.
```

```text
/aiV - Quiet mode. *Only* VC++ packages are installed.
```

--------------------------------

### Required Files for AIO Installers

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Essential files needed alongside the administrative installation directories to create the All-In-One installers.

```text
7zSfx_x86_x64.cmd
7zSfx_x86only.cmd
7zSfxConfig.txt
7zSfxMod.sfx
ARP.cmd
Installer.cmd
Uninstaller.cmd
```

--------------------------------

### Creating AIO Installers

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Command to execute for creating the All-In-One installers using the configured 7-Zip executable.

```batch
Run `7zSfx_x86_x64.cmd` and/or `7zSfx_x86only.cmd` scripts to create the AIO installers
```

--------------------------------

### Combine Multiple Package Switches

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

To install separate packages together, combine their latest switch characters after the /ai switch. This example installs 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2026, and Extra VB/C packages.

```bash
/ai58X239E
```

--------------------------------

### Administrative Installation Directories

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

List of directories containing administrative installation files for various Visual C++ Redistributable versions.

```text
2005
2008
2010
2012
2013
2022
ucrt
vbc
vstor
```

--------------------------------

### Setup Dialog RTF

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Rich Text Format string for the setup dialog title.

```RTF
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\nouicompat\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Tahoma;}}
\viewkind4\uc1\pard\sl240\slmult1\f0\fs30\lang9 %product% Setup\par}
```

--------------------------------

### Quiet Full Installation

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Performs a quiet installation without user interaction.

```INI
;[/ai]  Quiet, Full
AutoInstall="hidcon:Installer.cmd /quiet /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Display Help for Visual C++ Redistributable Installer

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

Run this command to display the help message, which lists all available command-line options and their descriptions.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /?
```

--------------------------------

### Silently Install Specific Runtime Packages

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

Use quiet mode (/ai) combined with specific package switches to install only desired runtimes. For example, /ai9 installs the 2022/2026 package.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /ai9 /gm2
```

--------------------------------

### Example Work Folder Tree

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Illustrative folder structure for the build tools and associated redistributable components.

```text
|   
|---build_tools
|   |   
|   |   README.md
|   |   
|   |---_AIO
|   |       7zSfxConfig.txt
|   |       7zSfxMod.sfx
|   |       7zSfx_x86only.cmd
|   |       7zSfx_x86_x64.cmd
|   |       MSIProductCode.vbs
|   |   
|   |---_m08
|   |       vc08.vbs
|   |       vcredist_x64.exe
|   |       vcredist_x86.exe
|   |       
|   |---_m09
|   |       vc09.vbs
|   |       vcredist_x64.exe
|   |       vcredist_x86.exe
|   |       
|   |---_m10
|   |       vc10.vbs
|   |       vcredist_x64.exe
|   |       vcredist_x86.exe
|   |       WiSumInf.vbs
|   |       
|   |---_m11
|   |       vc11.vbs
|   |       vcredist_x64.exe
|   |       vcredist_x86.exe
|   |       
|   |---_m12
|   |       vc12.vbs
|   |       vcredist_x64.exe
|   |       vcredist_x86.exe
|   |       
|   |---_m14
|   |       vc14.vbs
|   |       VC_redist.x64.exe
|   |       VC_redist.x86.exe
|   |       
|   |---_ucrt
|   |       UCRT.cmd
|   |       Windows6.0-KB4132941-x64.msu
|   |       Windows6.0-KB4132941-x86.msu
|   |       Windows6.1-KB3118401-x64.msu
|   |       Windows6.1-KB3118401-x86.msu
|   |       Windows8-RT-KB3118401-x64.msu
|   |       Windows8-RT-KB3118401-x86.msu
|   |       Windows8.1-KB3118401-x64.msu
|   |       Windows8.1-KB3118401-x86.msu
|   |       
|   |---_vbc
|   |       VBCRun.7z
|   |       
|   |---_vstor
|           vstor40.vbs
|           vstor_redist.exe

```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigArm64 Installation Titles

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigArm64.txt

Configuration for installation dialog titles, including the main product title and messages for cancellation, extraction, and completion.

```text
Title="Microsoft %product% Setup"
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install Legacy VB/C++ MSIs

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Perform an administrative installation of the built MSI packages to a specified target directory. Use the /quiet flag for unattended installation.

```batch
start /w msiexec.exe /a vbrun.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\vbc"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vcrun.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\vbc"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vbcrun.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\vbc"
```

--------------------------------

### VC++ Only Installation

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs only the VC++ components, excluding VSTOR and VB.

```INI
;[/aiV] VC++ ONLY (exclude VSTOR and VB)
AutoInstallV="hidcon:Installer.cmd /vcpp /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Install 2008 Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs the 2008 VC++ redistributable silently and checks for its presence.

```INI
;[/ai8] 2008 ONLY
AutoInstall8="2008\x86\vc_red.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall8="waitall:hidcon:cmd.exe /c reg query %msi%\%m08x86% && (%dll% %i08x86%.%sec%)"
```

--------------------------------

### Set Installer Language

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

Use the /sfxlang switch followed by a language code to set the display language of the installer, if supported. This switch should be the first one to take effect.

```bash
/sfxlang:1031 /aiV
```

--------------------------------

### Install 2013 Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs both minimum and additional 2013 VC++ runtimes silently and checks for their presence.

```INI
;[/ai3] 2013 ONLY
AutoInstall3="2013\x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall3="2013\x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall3="waitall:hidcon:cmd.exe /c reg query %msi%\%m13x86% && (%dll% %i13x86%.%sec%)"
```

--------------------------------

### Install 2010 Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs the 2010 VC++ redistributable silently and checks for its presence.

```INI
;[/aiX] 2010 ONLY
AutoInstallX="2010\x86\vc_red.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstallX="waitall:hidcon:cmd.exe /c reg query %msi%\%m10x86% && (%dll% %i10x86%.%sec%)"
```

--------------------------------

### Install 2012 Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs both minimum and additional 2012 VC++ runtimes silently and checks for their presence.

```INI
;[/ai2] 2012 ONLY
AutoInstall2="2012\x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall2="2012\x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall2="waitall:hidcon:cmd.exe /c reg query %msi%\%m12x86% && (%dll% %i12x86%.%sec%)"
```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigArm64 Usage and Switches

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigArm64.txt

This section describes the command-line switches available for 7zSfxConfigArm64. Switches control installation behavior like progress display, quiet mode, and specific package installations. They are case-sensitive.

```text
Usage:		 %%M [switches]
		 All switches are optional, *case-sensitive*.

/y - Passive mode, shows progress. *All* Runtime packages are installed.
/ai - Quiet mode, no output shown. *All* Runtime packages are installed.
/ai5 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2005 package is installed.
/ai8 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2008 package is installed.
/aiX - Quiet mode. *Only* 2010 package is installed.
/ai2 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2012 package is installed.
/ai3 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2013 package is installed.
/ai7 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2022 package is installed.
/ai9 - Quiet mode. *Only* 2026 package is installed for Win 10/11.
/aiT - Quiet mode. *Only* VSTOR package is installed.
/aiE - Quiet mode. *Only* Extra VB/C package is installed.
/aiB - Quiet mode. *Only* Extra VB package is installed.
/aiC - Quiet mode. *Only* Extra VC package is installed.
/aiV - Quiet mode. *Only* VC++ packages are installed.
/aiM - Manual Install mode, shows installation script with prompt.
/aiR - Uninstall mode, auto remove all detected runtimes.
/aiD - Debug mode, create VCpp_debug.log without install/uninstall any package.
/aiP - Manual Hide or Show Runtimes entries in Add/Remove Programs panel.
/aiN - Show original Runtimes entries and hide INF override entries.
/ai1 - Update mode. Only already installed packages are updated.
/aiF - Repair mode. Only already installed packages are reinstalled or updated.
/gm2 - Optional switch to disable extraction dialog for all other switches
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VC++ 2008 Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Performs an administrative installation of VC++ 2008 redistributables to target directories and cleans up temporary files.

```batch
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\vc_red.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2008\x64"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\vc_red.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2008\x86"
rmdir /s /q vc64\ vc86\
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VC++ 2010 Redistributables (x64)

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Performs an administrative installation of the 64-bit VC++ 2010 redistributable, including applying patches and updating MSI properties.

```batch
for /f "tokens=2* delims== " %a in ('cscript WiSumInf.vbs vc10\x64\vc_red.msi ^| findstr /i Subject') do set name="%b"
for /f "tokens=2* delims== " %a in ('cscript WiSumInf.vbs vc10\x64\vc_red.msi ^| findstr /i Comments') do set desc="%b"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc10\x64\vc_red.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\vc10\z64"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc10\z64\vc_red.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2010\x64" PATCH="%cd%\vc10\x64\msp_kb2890375.msp"
cscript WiSumInf.vbs vc10\z64\vc_red.msi Subject=%name% Comments=%desc%
move /y vc10\z64\vc_red.msi 2010\x64\
```

--------------------------------

### Install 2005 Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs the 2005 VC++ redistributable silently and checks for its presence.

```INI
;[/ai5] 2005 ONLY
AutoInstall5="2005\x86\vcredist.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall5="waitall:hidcon:cmd.exe /c reg query %msi%\%m05x86% && (%dll% %i05x86%.%sec%)"
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VC++ 2012 Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Perform administrative installations of the modified VC++ 2012 redistributables to target directories using `msiexec.exe`.

```bash
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeMinimum_amd64\vc_runtimeMinimum_x64.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2012\x64"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeAdditional_amd64\vc_runtimeAdditional_x64.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2012\x64"

start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeMinimum_x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2012\x86"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeAdditional_x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2012\x86"

rmdir /s /q vc64\ vc86\
```

--------------------------------

### Quiet Full Installation with ARP Hide

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs quietly and hides the Add/Remove Programs entry.

```INI
;[/aiA] Quiet, Full, Hide ARP
AutoInstallA="hidcon:Installer.cmd /quiet /x86"
AutoInstallA="hidcon:ARP.cmd /auto /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VC++ 2010 Redistributables (x86)

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Performs an administrative installation of the 32-bit VC++ 2010 redistributable, including applying patches and updating MSI properties.

```batch
for /f "tokens=2* delims== " %a in ('cscript WiSumInf.vbs vc10\x86\vc_red.msi ^| findstr /i Subject') do set name="%b"
for /f "tokens=2* delims== " %a in ('cscript WiSumInf.vbs vc10\x86\vc_red.msi ^| findstr /i Comments') do set desc="%b"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc10\x86\vc_red.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\vc10\z86"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc10\z86\vc_red.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2010\x86" PATCH="%cd%\vc10\x86\msp_kb2890375.msp"
cscript WiSumInf.vbs vc10\z86\vc_red.msi Subject=%name% Comments=%desc%
move /y vc10\z86\vc_red.msi 2010\x86\
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VC++ 2013 Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Perform administrative installations of the modified VC++ 2013 redistributables to target directories using `msiexec.exe`.

```bash
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeMinimum_amd64\vc_runtimeMinimum_x64.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2013\x64"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeAdditional_amd64\vc_runtimeAdditional_x64.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2013\x64"

start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeMinimum_x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2013\x86"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeAdditional_x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2013\x86"

rmdir /s /q vc64\ vc86\
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VC++ 2015-2022 Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Perform an administrative installation of VC++ runtime MSI packages to a target directory.

```batch
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeMinimum_amd64\vc_runtimeMinimum_x64.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2022\x64"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeAdditional_amd64\vc_runtimeAdditional_x64.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2022\x64"

start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeMinimum_x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2022\x86"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\AttachedContainer\packages\vcRuntimeAdditional_x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2022\x86"

rmdir /s /q vc64\ vc86\
```

--------------------------------

### Install 2022 Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs both minimum and additional 2022 VC++ runtimes silently, checks for presence, and applies an update.

```INI
;[/ai7] 2022 ONLY
AutoInstall7="2022\x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall7="2022\x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /qn /norestart"
AutoInstall7="waitall:hidcon:cmd.exe /c reg query %msi%\%m22x86% && (%dll% %i22x86%.%sec%)"
AutoInstall7="hidcon:Installer.cmd /uc14 /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VC++ 2005 Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Performs an administrative installation of VC++ 2005 redistributables to target directories and cleans up temporary files.

```batch
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\vcredist.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2005\x64"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\vcredist.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\2005\x86"
rmdir /s /q vc64\ vc86\
```

--------------------------------

### Install VC++ 2022 Package on Win 10/11

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

To force installing the stable VC++ 2022 package on Windows 10/11, ensure any VC++ 2026 and VC++ 2022 runtimes (version 14.50.xxxxxx or later) are uninstalled, then run the installer with the /ai7 switch.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /ai7
```

--------------------------------

### Install 2026/2022 Redistributable for Win 10/11

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Installs 2026 or 2022 VC++ runtimes based on availability for Windows 10/11, checking for presence.

```INI
;[/ai9] 2026 ONLY, Win 10/11
AutoInstall9="hidcon:cmd.exe /c dir /b %svc%.* && (start /w 2026\x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /qn /norestart) || (start /w 2022\x86\vc_runtimeMinimum_x86.msi /qn /norestart)"
AutoInstall9="hidcon:cmd.exe /c dir /b %svc%.* && (start /w 2026\x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /qn /norestart) || (start /w 2022\x86\vc_runtimeAdditional_x86.msi /qn /norestart)"
AutoInstall9="waitall:hidcon:cmd.exe /c dir /b %svc%.* && (reg query %msi%\%m26x86% && (%dll% %i26x86%.%sec%)) || (reg query %msi%\%m22x86% && (%dll% %i22x86%.%sec%))"
```

--------------------------------

### Silently Install All Packages

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

The /ai switch enables quiet mode with no output. Use /gm2 to disable the extraction dialog. All runtime packages are installed.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /ai /gm2
```

--------------------------------

### Update Only Installed Packages

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

The /ai1 switch allows for updating only packages that are already installed on the system.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /ai1
```

--------------------------------

### Admin Install VSTOR 2010 Redistributable

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Perform an administrative installation of VSTOR 2010 MSI packages to a specified target directory.

```batch
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc86\vstor40_x86.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\vstor"
start /w msiexec.exe /a vc64\vstor40_x64.msi /quiet TARGETDIR="%cd%\vstor"
rmdir /s /q vc64\ vc86\
```

--------------------------------

### Finish Message RTF

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Rich Text Format string for the installation completion message.

```RTF
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\nouicompat\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Tahoma;}}
\viewkind4\uc1\pard\sl240\slmult1\f0\fs30\lang9 Installation Is Complete\par\fs16\par\par\par
%product% has been installed.\par}
```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigArm64 Environment Variables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigArm64.txt

Environment variables used by 7zSfxConfigArm64 to define product names, DLL paths, and specific package configurations. These variables help in customizing the installation process.

```text
SetEnvironment="product=Visual C++ Redistributable"
SetEnvironment="dll=rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSectionEx"
SetEnvironment="nat=%SfxFolder36%\Sysnative\%dll%"
SetEnvironment="svc=%SfxFolder36%\servicing\Version\10"
SetEnvironment="woa=%SfxFolder36%\servicing\Version\arm64_installed"
SetEnvironment="sec=inf,Install,,12,N"
SetEnvironment="i05x86=.\2005\x86\vcred08_x86"
SetEnvironment="i08x86=.\2008\x86\vcred09_x86"
SetEnvironment="i10x86=.\2010\x86\vcred10_x86"
SetEnvironment="i12x86=.\2012\x86\vcred11_x86"
SetEnvironment="i13x86=.\2013\x86\vcred12_x86"
SetEnvironment="i22x86=.\2022\x86\vcred14_x86"
SetEnvironment="i26x86=.\2026\x86\vcred14_x86"
SetEnvironment="i26a64=.\2026\arm64\vcred14_arm64"
SetEnvironment="msi=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Features"
SetEnvironment="m05x86=c1c4f01781cc94c4c8fb1542c0981a2a"
SetEnvironment="m08x86=6E815EB96CCE9A53884E7857C57002F0"
SetEnvironment="m10x86=1D5E3C0FEDA1E123187686FED06E995A"
SetEnvironment="m12x86=DC8A59DBF9D1DA5389A1E3975220E6BB"
SetEnvironment="m13x86=1BAD2218D4DE6763BBA0AC63186945E3"
SetEnvironment="m22x86=5B084229BEACB1B4AA4A7961FECD2EB6"
SetEnvironment="m26x86=81EC7FB4151EF9441909C6BDDEB04B2A"
SetEnvironment="m26a64=BF69862AF0014394698F0CD3CB4F101D"
```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigZold Update and Extraction Switches

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigZold.txt

Switch for updating installed packages and disabling extraction dialogs.

```text
/ai1 - Update mode. Only already installed packages are updated.
```

```text
/gm2 - Optional switch to disable extraction dialog for all other switches
```

--------------------------------

### 7-Zip Path Configuration

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Note on configuring the path for 7-Zip executable used by the scripts. Adjust the path if 7-Zip is installed elsewhere or a portable version is used.

```text
the scripts are configured to use `7z.exe` installed at `"%ProgramFiles%\7-Zip"`  
if you have a different path or use a portable 7-Zip, adjust the 2nd line path accordingly
```

--------------------------------

### Extract VC++ 2015-2022 Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Use 'dark.exe' to extract the contents of the VC++ 2015-2022 redistributable installers into specified directories.

```batch
dark.exe VC_redist.x64.exe -x "%cd%\vc64"
dark.exe VC_redist.x86.exe -x "%cd%\vc86"
```

--------------------------------

### Silently Install All Packages and Hide ARP Entries

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/README.md

Use /aiA for quiet mode and to hide Add/Remove Programs entries. The /gm2 switch suppresses the extraction dialog.

```bash
VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe /aiA /gm2
```

--------------------------------

### Updating Installer.cmd Script

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Steps to update the Installer.cmd script with new runtime versions. This involves obtaining new ProductCodes, editing script variables, and updating file versions.

```text
run `MSIProductCode.vbs` against new msi files to obtain new ProductCode  
edit the script and go around line 180  
update the files version for `_verXX` variables  
update the following `code` variables
```

--------------------------------

### Build Legacy VB/C++ MSI Packages

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Use candle.exe and light.exe to build MSI packages for VB/C++ runtimes. Ensure the necessary .wxs files are present.

```batch
candle.exe vbcrun.wxs
light.exe vbcrun.wixobj -spdb -sice:ICE09 -dcl:none
```

```batch
candle.exe vcrun.wxs
light.exe vcrun.wixobj -spdb -sice:ICE09 -dcl:none
```

```batch
candle.exe vbrun.wxs
light.exe vbrun.wixobj -spdb -sice:ICE09 -dcl:none
```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigZold Usage

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigZold.txt

Basic usage syntax for 7zSfxConfigZold. All switches are optional and case-sensitive.

```text
Usage:		 %%M [switches]
		 All switches are optional, *case-sensitive*.
```

--------------------------------

### 7zSfxConfigZold Manual and Uninstall Switches

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfigZold.txt

Switches for manual installation/uninstallation and automatic uninstallation of packages.

```text
/aiM - Manual Install mode, shows installation script with prompt.
```

```text
/aiU - Manual Uninstall mode, shows uninstallation script with prompt.
```

```text
/aiR - Auto Uninstall mode, remove all detected runtimes.
```

--------------------------------

### Remove with Prompt

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Initiates an uninstallation that prompts the user for confirmation.

```INI
;[/aiU] Remove, Prompt
AutoInstallU="Uninstaller.cmd /man /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Quiet Update Mode

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Performs a quiet update operation for the installation.

```INI
;[/ai1] Quiet, Update mode
AutoInstall1="hidcon:Installer.cmd /update /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Quiet Repair Mode

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Executes a quiet repair operation for the installation.

```INI
;[/aiF] Quiet, Repair mode
AutoInstallF="hidcon:Installer.cmd /repair /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Updating 7zSfxMod.sfx Version

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Instructions to update the File Version and Product Version for the 7zSfxMod.sfx file using a resource editor, aligning it with the latest VC++ 14 version.

```text
Use a resource editor to update `File Version` and `Product Version` for **7zSfxMod.sfx** according to latest VC++ 14 version
```

--------------------------------

### Add WiX Binaries to Current CMD Session PATH

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Use this command to temporarily add the WiX binaries folder to the PATH environment variable for the current command prompt session.

```batch
set "PATH=W:\GitHub\dotNetFx4xW7\BIN;%PATH%"
```

--------------------------------

### Add WiX Binaries to System PATH

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Use this command to permanently add the WiX binaries folder to the system's PATH environment variable for easier access to WiX tools.

```batch
setx PATH "W:\GitHub\dotNetFx4xW7\BIN;%PATH%" /M
```

--------------------------------

### Show ARP, Hide INF

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/_AIO/7zSfxConfig86.txt

Configures the ARP entry to be visible while hiding INF files.

```INI
;[/aiN] Show ARP, Hide INF
AutoInstallN="hidcon:ARP.cmd /uinf /x86"
```

--------------------------------

### Visual C++ 2026 Redistributable Links (14.50.35403.0)

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/source_links/README.md

Download links for the Visual C++ Redistributable package version 14.50.35403.0 for x64, x86, and arm64 architectures.

```text
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/a5269b5b-d759-41b6-9a3b-4f3b4c81641c/242DBB6BD6BBE63E62B1DBA38E823FA16AD740E892FEBBB676371B72436E3081/VC_redist.x64.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/55f126e8-4b20-4fd7-b000-3e676a5dbe96/3E5DBB2DEBF06ED23F6540058E3CB153402B61A0950B4CE662082EC7728407C0/VC_redist.x86.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/a5269b5b-d759-41b6-9a3b-4f3b4c81641c/3245F8B30AF914E429BB5CF292B92D3D5F8CE2DF49DB32D126860544B92AE983/VC_redist.arm64.exe
```

--------------------------------

### Visual C++ 2026 Redistributable Links (14.50.35503.0)

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/source_links/README.md

Download links for the Visual C++ Redistributable package version 14.50.35503.0 for x64, x86, and arm64 architectures.

```text
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/e1aee0e7-8b6d-407a-a6bd-bf119569d0c8/0C81230ABB492BDCFEAFA6DF2ECE21EA96B9D1347909C640C1F35185117F7227/VC_redist.x64.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/e1aee0e7-8b6d-407a-a6bd-bf119569d0c8/C96991DEBE8800927C0D90003C5AE45806C3BD1C097C102318A6B92DD46BE3BB/VC_redist.x86.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/e1aee0e7-8b6d-407a-a6bd-bf119569d0c8/5F731E06C1FFEACBF91D74B4EC9CF3E021018861FD5D9E0244282024A55839CA/VC_redist.arm64.exe
```

--------------------------------

### Extract VC++ 2012 Redistributables

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Use `dark.exe` to extract the 64-bit and 32-bit VC++ 2012 redistributables into specified directories.

```bash
dark.exe vcredist_x64.exe -x "%cd%\vc64"
dark.exe vcredist_x86.exe -x "%cd%\vc86"
```

--------------------------------

### Visual C++ 2026 Redistributable Links (14.50.35710.0)

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/source_links/README.md

Download links for the Visual C++ Redistributable package version 14.50.35710.0 for x64, x86, and arm64 architectures.

```text
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/3b777a0f-1066-455c-bd73-80da97ec7f88/CE1A6F9F3EB3F9581A100BE793AD4D7D043632E1776FB40CB654C59504776151/VC_redist.x64.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/3b777a0f-1066-455c-bd73-80da97ec7f88/0F09954A16E35346D2435DCA21E0802CAB8D2D9D1929CC6D54EE7C1E1A01B8AD/VC_redist.x86.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/3b777a0f-1066-455c-bd73-80da97ec7f88/ED888947FD1292919960B793F54945690A7A5BEDA1798256D415B80F16114FCA/VC_redist.arm64.exe
```

--------------------------------

### Visual C++ 2026 Redistributable Links (14.50.35615.0)

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/source_links/README.md

Download links for the Visual C++ Redistributable package version 14.50.35615.0 for x64, x86, and arm64 architectures.

```text
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/8c182023-44de-4185-8bcc-416ce9e49fe8/9C4A4F8EE29264C0DCA873F9F6796F5152C17BDDC45220A618431633AA61E426/VC_redist.x64.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/8c182023-44de-4185-8bcc-416ce9e49fe8/1AC460F20055BFC18163FB59EFFDA012DC50C3BEBF0A04B16F71152C0872CE1B/VC_redist.x86.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/8c182023-44de-4185-8bcc-416ce9e49fe8/E6C52E7E62057F7687D823299EC8657E0ACF3796208CE265B932ED8C2269E217/VC_redist.arm64.exe
```

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### Download Universal C Runtime (UCRT) MSU Files

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/build_tools/README.md

Direct download links for Universal C Runtime (UCRT) update packages in MSU format for various Windows versions. These files are typically grouped next to a UCRT.cmd script for processing.

```text
http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/02/windows8.1-kb3118401-x64_2d9f2a496d7a35dc5e68b541b7218ecf00a68108.msu
http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/02/windows8.1-kb3118401-x86_a746ed4d040c315daca0b5b886d832ebec7b40f5.msu

http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/02/windows8-rt-kb3118401-x64_704ddb69e2e8073d06f1b0905673c248f0d23d56.msu
Windows8-RT-KB3118401-x86.msu / extract from WindowsUCRT.zip: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=50410

http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/02/windows6.1-kb3118401-x64_99153d75ee4d103a429464cdd9c63ef4e4957140.msu
http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/02/windows6.1-kb3118401-x86_db0267a39805ae9e98f037a5f6ada5b34fa7bdb2.msu

http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2018/06/windows6.0-kb4132941-x64_20144f9f3a533aff2406761c0363b6a44108e358.msu
http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2018/06/windows6.0-kb4132941-x86_448f787762f5a23499d669c4e584073e17303474.msu
```

--------------------------------

### Visual C++ 2026 Redistributable Links

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/source_links/README.md

Download links for the Visual C++ Redistributable package version 14.51.36247.0 for x64, x86, and arm64 architectures.

```text
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/ebdab8e5-1d7b-4d9f-a11b-cbb1720c3b12/843068991DAAA1F73AD9F6239BCE4D0F6A07A51F18C37EA2A867E9BECA71295C/VC_redist.x64.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/57eef8ae-a341-46c3-b0bc-c041027b54cd/F0BAB33A302B3CDB2E11113760D016F54FD3D2632C65BA7834FAC4F0ABD7F1A3/VC_redist.x86.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/57eef8ae-a341-46c3-b0bc-c041027b54cd/B70EF586669A620A0A30A1156969C05C6A3831DC8F8BC992DA75779D2A92F944/VC_redist.arm64.exe
```

--------------------------------

### Visual C++ 2026 Redistributable Links (14.51.36231.0)

Source: https://github.com/abbodi1406/vcredist/blob/master/source_links/README.md

Download links for the Visual C++ Redistributable package version 14.51.36231.0 for x64, x86, and arm64 architectures.

```text
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/c1bd4f2c-3672-468e-8480-7ed419dbb641/90E48ADE404E4576D023ABFA374F323555F233982A8805EA9AC63DCA9491A16B/VC_redist.x64.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/b60c012d-a759-4c42-aa95-4e534cb79317/B6AB675F0A27E6600F9726E75DEA08D99C15F8EA4B842A2A1D988FA9529D39B9/VC_redist.x86.exe
https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/b60c012d-a759-4c42-aa95-4e534cb79317/E912E9E653A5295A382BF86521F9B852AEECA823F4A9BF10BB2FBA7DD9445288/VC_redist.arm64.exe
```