Once you have the correct .appx file (e.g., Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.appx), use PowerShell (Admin):
# Install for current user only
Add-AppxPackage .\Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.appx
Generally no. Multiple side-by-side versions are allowed. Some apps lock to a specific version number. However, you can safely remove the oldest if no app reports needing it. Microsoft.vclibs.140.00 Package Download
To confirm successful installation:
Download the Windows SDK (Software Development Kit). During installation, check the “AppX Framework Packages” component. The VCLibs package will be placed in the SDK’s ExtensionSDKs folder. Once you have the correct