For end-users, the runtime is often a silent but essential requirement. While it is frequently installed automatically alongside Visual Studio or Microsoft Office, it is also available as a standalone download for deployment scenarios where it might be missing. Evolution and Modern Context
A set of unmanaged DLLs that Office applications use to load the runtime and the specific developer solutions. This layer manages the initial communication and ensures the correct environment is prepared for the add-in. visual studio 2010 tools for office runtime
The Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime introduced . For end-users, the runtime is often a silent