Which Of These Visual C++ Files Do I Really Need...

Discussion in 'Software' started by the skeezix, Jan 5, 2021.

  1. the skeezix

    the skeezix Specialist

    Which of these files do I really need (other than the last two)? I don't do any programming.

    20210105 MS Visual C++ File List.jpg
     
  2. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    It would all depend on what programs you have installed and what runtime they need. If you uninstall a redistributable and then try to run a program that needs that runtime, you'll get an error and have to hunt down which runtime it is that you need to install.
    With the small amount of space that they occupy, I'd leave them alone.
     
  3. IvanW

    IvanW Private E-2

    Personally I would not remove any of them, as in time you will find you will need them, every piece of software uses a different one especially if they do not update or do not wish too. These are important files, delete them and find out the hard way like I did.. :eek:
     
  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    You have 10; 5 for x86 and 5 for x64 computer.
    I have 5 on my 32 bit computer.

    Let well enough alone. Don't remove any of them.
     
  5. the skeezix

    the skeezix Specialist

    Thank you for your replies.
    I'll leave 'em alone. Don't need additional headaches!
    Thanks again!
     
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