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What’s C++ 2022 Redist. 14.42.34433.0 (x64).exe (Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.42.34433)? Is it safe or a virus?

C++ 2022 Redist. 14.42.34433.0 (x64).exe is an executable file by Microsoft Corporation that installs the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable package for 64-bit systems. This package contains runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2015-2022 installed. These libraries are essential for running applications developed with Visual C++ and are commonly required for many software programs to function properly. By installing this package, users ensure that their system has the necessary components to run a wide range of applications developed with Visual C++.

Below are 4 simple steps you can take to see if the C++ 2022 Redist. 14.42.34433.0 (x64).exe process is safe or malware.

  1. Scan the executable with Microsoft's built-in tech
  2. Find C++ 2022 Redist. 14.42.34433.0 (x64).exe's publisher
  3. Search the executable's hash with VirusTotal
  4. Monitor the executable's behavior

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Who makes C++ 2022 Redist. 14.42.34433.0 (x64).exe (Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.42.34433)?

We’ve found Microsoft Corporation should be the publisher of C++ 2022 Redist. 14.42.34433.0 (x64).exe.

How do we know? Our SpyShelter cybersecurity labs focuses on monitoring different types of Windows PC executables and their behaviors for our popular SpyShelter Antispyware software. Learn more about us, and how our cybersecurity team studies Windows PC executables/processes.

What does it mean if someone is the publisher of a PC .exe (executable or process)?

The publisher of an executable is the entity responsible for its distribution and authenticity. Most processes/executables on your PC should be signed. The signature on the executable should have been verified through a third party whose job it is to make sure the entity is who it says it is. Find an unsigned executable? You should consider scanning any completely unsigned .exe on your PC.

Last updated: November 14, 2024

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