Are several Visual C++ versions needed?


  1. Manigue
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    Are several Visual C++ versions needed?


    My "Programs & Features" list shows several "Microsoft Visual C++ 20xx Redistributable" that are different version numbers.

    Will it be safe to delete just the lowest version numbers and keep only V10.0.30319?

    Thanks.
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  3. Bill2
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    No, please keep them all. Different versions are used to create different apps, so if you delete the older ones you may suddenly find some of your apps have stopped working.
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  4. mickey megabyte
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    i would say to keep them all.

    different software needs different libraries to function correctly.

    *edit* oops Bill got there first!
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  6. Manigue
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    Thank you for prompt reply.

    Will keep as recommended.
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