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Verdict Safe

Analyzed , 8 days ago

Is VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe safe? Yes, no threats found.

A widely shared all-in-one Visual C++ runtime repack; only 2 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, no major antivirus engines does, and sandbox runs showed…

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Strong evidence · Widely seen for a long time, and nothing harmful found.

Run it as usual if it came from the official source

This runtime pack appears to be a common false-positive case; if you prefer certainty, install the official Visual C++ redistributables directly from Microsoft instead.

Good practice2 tips

We found nothing harmful in this file.

  1. Run it only if it came from the developer's own website or an official app store.

  2. Keep your antivirus and Windows updates switched on.

No scanner can promise a file is 100% safe.

Why we think so

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VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe: Safe — MalwareTips file scan

The link always shows the latest result for this exact file (its SHA-256 fingerprint).

Antivirus results

2 of 70 flagged

  • Flagged 2
  • No detection 68
  • No result 5
FileVCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe31.5 MBSHA-256 3c188e4651bc…cd5b23
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 11mo ago
It has a long history: seen by 3,692 sources over more than six months.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

2 points against it and 4 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

Only ClamAV and VirIT flag this file, with labels for an installer bundle and a generic backdoor, while all 18 major antivirus engines report nothing. Sandbox runs extracted and installed Visual C++ and Visual Basic runtime packages, and thousands of users have submitted it over almost a year.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • The file is an unsigned third-party repack of Microsoft runtimes, so its contents cannot be tied to Microsoft by a signature, and ClamAV labels it as an adware-style installer bundle.
  • The hash appears in a public malware-sample sharing database, although that listing names no family.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

6 sources checked · all complete. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 5 isolated tests; no test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 5isolated sandbox runs
  • 23sandbox rule tags
  • 15spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 17filesystem & mutex artifacts

Chapter 04

Technical details

2 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; no publisher signature.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · all complete. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteWorth noting: 2 of 70 engines flagged it · 5 gave no result · treated as non-decisive Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · C2AE, CAPA, CAPE SandboxComplete5 runs: 1 clean, 4 without a verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerComplete4 contacted hosts checked
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesComplete3 community YARA rules (generic only) · 1 MalwareTips behaviour rule Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteWorth noting: Listed; weighed and not decisive for this verdict
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 2

The Safe verdict weighed these detections and treats them as non-decisive.

  • ClamAVWin.Adware.InstallPack-9918495-0
  • VirITBackdoor.Win32.RMS.FP

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 19, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC
SHA-256
3c188e4651bcc07df2bdb06d69585158797b1bafb91557b09217621628cd5b23
SHA-1
65b0ccf1fe1f23c4a0557b8a30251cc7e70a1f73
MD5
1a7523d92b573859df4cbe8e75509b9e

About this file

VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe says it is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Setup (Microsoft® Visual Studio®), 31.5 MB.

Claims to be
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Setup (Microsoft® Visual Studio®)From the file's own version information, written by whoever built it.
Original name
VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exeMatches the shared file name.
Type and size
Win32 EXE · 31.5 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Nov 23, 2025On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
3,692 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.19 of 8

First scanned Updated

Verdict history

  1. Malicious
  2. Suspiciousafter a re-check of the saved evidence
  3. Safeafter a new scan

Ratings change when antivirus engines, our checks or MalwareTips staff learn more about a file.

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 7 questions people ask most about this file.

Is VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe safe?
We found nothing harmful in VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe. 2 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; after weighing the other evidence we treat those alerts as false alarms. Run it only if it came from the developer's own website or an official app store.
What is VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe?
VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe is a Windows program, about 31.5 MB. Its version information says it is “Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Setup” (Microsoft® Visual Studio®). Version information is written by whoever built the file, so it is a claim, not proof of who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Nov 23, 2025.
How many antivirus engines detected VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe?
2 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe, including ClamAV and VirIT. We weigh which engines flagged it and what else the scan found, not just the count.
Has VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe been seen before?
This exact file is listed in MalwareBazaar, a public malware database, first listed on Mar 29, 2026. MalwareBazaar accepts automated uploads; the Safe rating weighed that listing against the other evidence and does not rely on it.
What is the SHA-256 hash of VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe is 3c188e4651bcc07df2bdb06d69585158797b1bafb91557b09217621628cd5b23, and its MD5 is 1a7523d92b573859df4cbe8e75509b9e. Two files with the same SHA-256 are identical, so use it to check you have exactly this file, not just one with the same name.
Is it safe to run VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe?
We found nothing harmful in VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe. The main caveat is where you got it: attackers sometimes spread malware under the name of real software, so get it from the official website. If your own antivirus warns about it, check the source before you ignore the warning.
How up to date is this analysis of VCRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 19, 2026. A file's fingerprint never changes, but antivirus engines keep learning, so a rating can change later. To get a newer result, scan the file again: we refresh the antivirus results when the saved ones are out of date.
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