Windows 10: How many versions of C++ does a pc need anyway?

While looking for programs I could delete and free up some space on my drive I noticed that there a LOT of Microsoft Visual C++ versions installed and since I didn't install them I assume they were needed by the OS and automatically downloaded and installed. There are 4 different C++ 2005's, 4 C++ 2008's and 4 2010 C++ separately listed versions of C++ - do I really need ALL of these and can any be safely uninstalled to free up space on my hard drive? If it's a case of Windows update installing newer versions why weren't the others deleted ?

:)

 

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

 

Stuck in Automatic Repair = inadvertently changed C: drive path?


@zbook- what I'm suggesting should resurrect the PC, provided what's left on the "C:" is at all viable - the clean install is just a step to that. Saves a lot of technical bits and time on our part.

 

Rumor: GTAV - PC Version

A couple of German retail websites have put up a listing regarding the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V, raising hopes that a PC version of the game is in development.

Amazon Germany and GamesOnly have both listed the unannounced PC version of the game.

Moreover, a listing of a special edition for the game was briefly put up by GamesOnly before they promptly took it down. The special edition was said to contain the following in addition to a copy of the game.

SteelBook with exclusive artwork
World map
Stunt-planes challenges
Online-store concessions
Bonus outfits
Bonus tattoos
Special abilities booster
Exclusive weapons

Although the listing’s been removed, a rep from GamesOnly apparently confirmed the existence of such a edition to a member of a GTA fan site known as GTA-extreme.de.

“We can confirm that the content, as it is stated in the item description is correct” read the statement.

Grand Theft Auto V is going to release on September 17 worldwide for PS3 and Xbox 360.


PC version of GTA 5 listed by german retailers - rumour - VG247