Is it necessary to redistribute Microsoft Visual C++ 2005?
The Visual C++ program is not installed on your computer, so you will not see any files for it. Only the redistributable files are necessary.
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Do I need the old Microsoft C++ Redistributable?
Yes, you need them. Read this information about them: Why are there so many “Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables” Any additional version of Visual C++ Redistributable you see on your system was installed along with some program that required it.
What happens if you uninstall the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable?
You can uninstall any (or all) Visual C++ Redistributables, but if the application program that requires it is still installed, that program will no longer work. There is no easy way to determine in advance which of your application programs are based on which VC++ Redistributable versions.
Can I remove Visual C++ 2005?
You can uninstall them, however some apps may need to be installed to work properly. These applications will usually tell you if they depend on C++ packages when you try to install/run them. However, I would recommend leaving the latest package installed.
Can I remove the old Visual C++?
No, it is not safe to remove any of them, they are installed by the applications you installed on your PC, those applications point to different versions of the C++ Redistributable and will stop working properly if you remove any of them. . .
What is the use of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable?
For example, the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (vcredist_x86.exe) installs Visual C++ runtime components necessary to run applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have the Visual C++ 2005 compiler installed.
Do I need both x64 and x86?
No, you need the x86 version to run 32-bit VC++ programs, and you need the x64 version to run 64-bit VC++ programs.
What is the difference between Microsoft Visual C++ x86 and x64?
X86 is for 32-bit operating systems and x64 is for 64-bit operating systems.