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Critical Update for SQL Server 2016 MSVCRT Prerequisites (KB3164398)

This update refreshes the Microsoft VC++ 2013 Runtime binaries, which are installed as a prerequisite by SQL Server 2016

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  • Version:

    13.0.1708.0

    Date Published:

    6/3/2016

    File Name:

    SQL2016_RTM_GDR\amd64\SQLServer2016-KB3164398-x64.exe

    File Size:

    345.1 MB

    KB Articles:

    KB3164398

    Microsoft has identified a problem with the Microsoft VC++ 2013 Runtime binaries, which are installed as a prerequisite by SQL Server 2016. Without this update to the VC++ Runtime binaries, it is possible that SQL Server 2016 may experience stability issues in certain scenarios. Microsoft previously published KB3138367 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138367) updating the Microsoft VC++ 2013 Runtime binaries. If you previously installed KB3138367, this update (KB3164398) is not required. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
  • Supported Operating Systems

    Windows 10, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 R2

    This update is applicable to SQL Server 2016 RTM instances on supported Operating Systems.
  • Download the appropriate file for your computer's processor by clicking one of the links below. You can run the package directly from the link or you can also save it on your local disk to install later

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