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

Discus and support can't uninstall older Visual C++ versions without vc_red.msi in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; 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,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by m18xr2, May 30, 2020.

  1. M18XR2
    m18xr2 Win User

    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.

    :)
     
    m18xr2, May 30, 2020
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  2. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User

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

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


    can't uninstall older Visual C++ versions without vc_red.msi [​IMG]

    Or just leave them installed as it doesn't affect anything to leave them installed.
     
    Callender, May 30, 2020
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  3. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    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



    can't uninstall older Visual C++ versions without vc_red.msi [​IMG]
     
    Callender, May 30, 2020
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  4. PEDRO M
    Pedro M Win User

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

    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.
     
    Pedro M, May 30, 2020
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