Windows 10: can't uninstall older Visual C++ versions without vc_red.msi

I have some really old VC++ but unable to uninstall any of them saying vc_red.msi is missing.

even though I have the VC_redist86 or 64.exe I run them, they do not generate the vc_red.msi in windows temp folder and when I installed one of the older VC on a test VMware OS, it creates the VC_red.msi somewhere and I dont know where.

how can I uninstall them properly? please help!

last resort is to find what file it installs (140, 130, 120.dll etc) and then manually remove all vc related registry.

:)

 

can't uninstall older Visual C++ versions without vc_red.msi

Once reinstalled use Geek to remove what you don't need.




Or just leave them installed as it doesn't affect anything to leave them installed.

 

can't uninstall older Visual C++ versions without vc_red.msi

If you've used third party software like a system cleaner to clean up windows installer then your only real option is to reinstall the same versions then uninstall them if you no longer need them.

Download Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One) - MajorGeeks

 

Visual C++ Redistributable wants msi file to uninstall

Hi, i hope you're doing good today.

Maybe an older version of Microsoft Visual C++ is blocking the installation. We suggest uninstalling all Microsoft Visual C++ from the control panel before trying to install the new MS Visual C++. Follow the steps below:

Open Control Panel.

Click Programs, then click Programs and Features.

Locate All Microsoft Visual C++, then click Uninstall in all of them.

After uninstalling the program, try to install the version that you're having the problem again.

Regards.