Alex typed yes.
Desperate for a quick fix, Alex typed the name of the file into his search engine: "vcredist_x86_2005_sp1_x86.exe". He had used this package before, but this time, he couldn't seem to find a reliable source to download it from. Most websites were blocked by his company's firewall, and he didn't want to risk downloading a malicious file.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5638
Addresses a security issue that could allow an attacker to gain complete control over a system. Microsoft Download Center (id=14431) Key File Details File Name: vcredist_x86.exe .
You should always download these files directly from official sources to ensure they are secure and authentic.