Windows 10: Multiple versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable x64

My w10 pro v. 2004 OS build 19041.508 has 12 versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable x64, can I delete 11? Inquiry responses are old.

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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Multiple Versions

Hi,

Thank you for addressing my concern.

I have attached a copy of my Programs and Features

As you can see, There are multiple versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

[table][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]7/4/2019[/td][td]3.22 MB[/td][td]8.0.61001[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]8/3/2019[/td][td]4.39 MB[/td][td]8.0.56336[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]4/18/2019[/td][td]7.00 MB[/td][td]8.0.56336[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]7/4/2019[/td][td]4.53 MB[/td][td]8.0.61000[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.17[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]4/18/2019[/td][td]13.2 MB[/td][td]9.0.30729[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.6161[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]7/4/2019[/td][td]13.2 MB[/td][td]9.0.30729.6161[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.21022[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]5/4/2019[/td][td]5.95 MB[/td][td]9.0.21022[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]4/18/2019[/td][td]10.2 MB[/td][td]9.0.30729[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]7/4/2019[/td][td]10.1 MB[/td][td]9.0.30729.6161[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable -10.0.40219[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]4/18/2019[/td][td]13.8 MB[/td][td]10.0.40219[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable -10.0.40219[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]4/18/2019[/td][td]11.1 MB[/td][td]10.0.40219[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.61030[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]20.5 MB[/td][td]11.0.61030.0[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) - 11.0.61030[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]17.3 MB[/td][td]11.0.61030.0[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.30501[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]20.5 MB[/td][td]12.0.30501.0[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.40660[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]20.5 MB[/td][td]12.0.40660.0[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.30501[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]17.1 MB[/td][td]12.0.30501.0[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.40660[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]17.1 MB[/td][td]12.0.40660.0[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x64) - 14.15.26706[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]23.0 MB[/td][td]14.15.26706.0[/td][/tr][tr][td]Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x86) - 14.15.26706[/td][td]Microsoft Corporation[/td][td]11/24/2019[/td][td]20.0 MB[/td][td]14.15.26706.0[/td][/tr][/table]





I'd Like to know if all of them are necessary or if there are any particular ones that I can Uninstall. Kindly let me know. Thank you for your time.

~Warm Regards,

 

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable

mfc110u.dll and MSVCR110.dll

Download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015

msvcp 100.dll

This issue might if the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package is not installed properly.

I suggest you to uninstall any existing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package to check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Uninstall the exiting Microsoft Visual C++.

a) Press Windows key + x key and select
Programs and Features.

b) Right click on the Microsoft Visual C++ and uninstall it.

Step 2: Download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ and install it.

Refer to the below link:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable (x86)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable (x64)

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Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64) from Official Microsoft Download Center



Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) from Official Microsoft Download Center



2012 version:

You could try downloading the re-distributable package from Microsoft here:

X64

Download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 from Official Microsoft Download Center,
and install it.



X86

Download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4I



2008 version:

x86:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5582



x64:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15336



Download Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 from Official Microsoft Download Center



MSVCR110.dll is the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
dll that is needed for projects built with Visual Studio 2011.

This error appears when you are trying to run a software which require Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2012. The redistributable can easily be downloaded on the Microsoft website as x86 or x64 edition depending on the software
you wish to install either 32 bit or 64 bit version.

Refer to the link below and check if the issue is resolved.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679#

If the issue persistre-register the .dll files
by following the steps below and check if you are facing similar issue.

Dynamic link library (DLL) is a collection of small programs, which can be called upon when needed by the executable program (EXE) that is running. When one of the DLL file is
corrupted, then executable program will fail to perform properly. So we need to re-register the DLL files.

a. Press
Windows key + X and select Command Prompt(Admin).

b. At the command prompt, type the commands mentioned below and press
Enter after each command-

regsvr32 ntdll.dll /s

regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s

regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s

regsvr32 wmp.dll /s

regsvr32 wmpdxm.dll /s

c. After registering DLL files restart the computer and check if the changes are effective.

Write back to us with the answer to the above question and the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

 

Does Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable replace previous versions? (2005 - 2015)

The original links from the article I wrote are also working again:

Below are links to download the appropriate redistributable for the version you might be attempting to install:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable (x86)

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable (x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable (x86)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable (x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable (x86)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable (x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 Redistributable (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017