So many Visual C++ Redist can I unistall some?

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• Jan 4, 2011

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Hi, in my uninstall programs, I have so many versions of Visual C++ Redistributables from installing so many games and programs. Do I need all the different versions for the respective programs or can I just use the latest one?

 

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I'm assuming those games/programs need the redistributable for a reason. I personally wouldn't touch it

 

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Agreed, each one represents some Visual C program that has been installed. Uninstalling one would uninstall the associated app.

 

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• Jan 7, 2011

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*sigh* ok thanks how do I kill this thread?

 

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zijincheng said:

*sigh* ok thanks how do I kill this thread?

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It'll die on it's own

 

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