Hi, Tom.
You probably downloaded and installed this:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679
Unfortunately, the only thing that you have downloaded and installed is the 32-bit (x86) redistributable Visual C++ runtime libraries. Dynamic Link Libraries (*.DLLs) cannot be started by themselves. They are used by compiled executable (*.EXE)
applications. You have not installed any editors or even the C++ compiler (CL.exe).
If you are looking for the latest free C++ editor and compiler, you can download and install
Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop here:
http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs#d-express-windows-desktop
NOTE: If you need support for ATL or MFC you may need to upgrade to the Visual Studio Professional 2013 edition or higher. If you are interested, you can download a 90-day evaluation copy here:
http://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs
Good luck!
Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
