Visual C++ Redistributable multiply


  1. Bernardus
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    Visual C++ Redistributable multiply


    I've got about a dozen versions of Visual C++ Redistributable on my system. Dating back to 2005, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, some even two versions per year.
    Is it really necessarily to keep them all?
    Or could U delete the older ones and keep the newest?
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  3. torchwood
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    Hi Bernardus,

    VB C++ are optional.
    So the answer is yes, you can delete them all

    They are only required by other programs you run, if after deleting them and a program needs it it will tell you, re-install as requested.

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  4. Bernardus
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    Hi Torchwood

    Thanks for your reply.
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