What is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for?

healee 31 Reputation points
2020-07-28T03:30:51.63+00:00

There are many versions of it. Can I uninstall them all?

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2020-07-28T12:26:31.04+00:00

    They're a standard set of library files that many applications may use. The operating system does not use them.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads

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  2. Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2020-07-29T05:38:07.203+00:00

    Hi,

    In short: it's not advisable that you uninstall any of your C++ Redistributable Packages on your system, or you may break something. Just leave it alone.
    Here is the description of the reason.

    Explained: Can I remove Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable?

    If any information is useful for you, please accept it as answer.

    Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.


  3. Kapil Arya 7,756 Reputation points MVP
    2020-07-29T06:08:50.067+00:00

    Hello,

    The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install run-time components of Visual C++ libraries. These components are required to run C++ applications that are developed using Visual Studio and link dynamically to Visual C++ libraries. These package can be used to run such applications on a computer even if it does not have Visual Studio installed. These packages install run-time components of these libraries: C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP.

    It is not recommended to uninstall them.

    Referenced from 'Details' at https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=48145.

    Regards.

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  4. Richard Dobos 1 Reputation point
    2022-04-09T07:44:59.523+00:00

    im my PC these packs are installed.
    2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.6161
    2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161
    2010 Redistributable -x64 10.0.40219
    2010 Redistributable -x86 10.0.40219
    Does it look right?

    I only use my pc for playing warzone and youtube..
    I dont even know what these programs are for and cant rember that ive seen them before..
    Suspect that my kid my kid has downloaded some programs that i dont want, becuse my CPU is at 10% post boot.. So i have to go trough everything.
    I know i shouldnt touch windows processes, but thats whats left to look at so...
    and i dont even understand what these apps do, and i cant remeber ive even seen them before.
    I could reinstall OS, becuse this pc is only for warzone. But i rather. becuse i have alot of pictures and other personal stuff that atm not feeling like taking backups on.
    Im putting a password from now one thats for damn sure. lol.

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