X360ce Install Microsoft Visual C Exclusive ✦ Recommended & Hot

To streamline the installation process for x360ce, a new "Prerequisite Auto-Installer" feature could be drafted. This feature would specifically address the common hurdle of users needing various versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable to run the emulator correctly.

1. In x360ce, go to the Settings tab.
2. Under "Game Settings," browse to your game’s .exe file.
3. Click "Save" – x360ce will automatically copy the necessary files into the game directory.
4. Important: If your game has its own built-in xinput1_3.dll, x360ce will replace it. This is the "exclusive" control.

If you already have these installed but x360ce still won't run: Open Control Panel > Programs and Features. x360ce install microsoft visual c exclusive

Disable exclusive mode in x360ce settings (if available in your version). To streamline the installation process for x360ce ,

❗ Why “Microsoft Visual C++ Exclusive” Appears

• x360ce uses Visual C++ runtime DLLs (e.g., vcruntime140.dll, msvcp140.dll) to emulate the Xbox 360 controller.
• If those DLLs are missing or the wrong version (e.g., only x64 installed), x360ce shows “Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library – Exclusive” error.
• Some older x360ce versions require 2013 or 2015 specifically. The 2015-2022 package covers all.

1. Identify Architecture: Determine if the target game is 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64). x360ce must match the game's architecture.
2. Download Runtime:

   Note: If the game crashes on launch, delete xinput1_3.dll and re-open x360ce. Then generate a xinput9_1_0.dll instead (Settings > Options > Version Emulation). In x360ce, go to the Settings tab