Windows 10: Do we still need MS visual C++ redistributable 2008 in the machines where it is already...

The visual C++ redistributable 2008 is an older version of visual c++ among the redistributables available now , there has been security issues with the same where we are using 2008 version , so can we uninstall this or it might have some implications .. inputs needed here ..

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microsoft visual c++ 2008 redistributable

Try this.

Uninstall all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributables both x86 and x64 versions.
Install OpenOffice 4.1.6.
Uninstall any versions 2008 redistributables installed after verifying the program works.
Find and install the latest versions 2008 redistributables both x86 and x64 versions.
Verify OpenOffice 4.1.6 still works.

 

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64) install problem

Thanks for the update on the result of you performing the suggested troubleshooting steps. Since you're still getting the error message, we suggest that you get in touch with the application developer to verify the compatibility of the app with Windows 10
as well as confirm what other components it needs to install properly. The reason we are suggesting this is that the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages are generally pre-installed in the Windows operating system and additional Microsoft Visual C++
2008 SP1 Redistributable Packages may require an additional license to install.

Regards.

 

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable

All Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable are required as few applications might use older Redistributables.

Microsoft advises none of C++ Redistributables should be deleted. All these C++ Redistributables install side by side in the WinSxS folder and the application picks the version it needs.

(Note - The size it occupies it not even 15 MB)