(or Prepare.exe ) is a command-line tool provided by Microsoft for administrators. Its primary function is to detect system prerequisites and create a set of files that can be redistributed as a custom installation. By using this tool, you can:
Are you using this for , or C++ applications ?
Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 - Microsoft
This is not an official Microsoft release. It is a "repack"—a compressed version of the Visual Studio 2013 ISO. The creator (often going by handles like "Preparation" or similar) has stripped out potentially "unnecessary" files (like additional language packs, older SDKs, or documentation) to shrink the installer size significantly.
Understanding Preparation.exe in Visual Studio 2013 Repacks: A Technical Breakdown
(or Prepare.exe ) is a command-line tool provided by Microsoft for administrators. Its primary function is to detect system prerequisites and create a set of files that can be redistributed as a custom installation. By using this tool, you can:
Are you using this for , or C++ applications ?
Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 - Microsoft
This is not an official Microsoft release. It is a "repack"—a compressed version of the Visual Studio 2013 ISO. The creator (often going by handles like "Preparation" or similar) has stripped out potentially "unnecessary" files (like additional language packs, older SDKs, or documentation) to shrink the installer size significantly.
Understanding Preparation.exe in Visual Studio 2013 Repacks: A Technical Breakdown