Windows 10: I cannot uninstall this C++ 2015-2019

I cannot uninstall this

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Unable to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86) - 14.27.29112

I tried both solutions - installing and running the Install and Uninstall troubleshooter, and deleting the related keys in the registry.

When running the troubleshooter, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 were not visible on the list of programs. However, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 and below was.

When going into the registry, none of the files located in that directory could be found when searching "C++ 2019 x86 Minimum Runtime - 14.27.29112".
However, searching "14.27.29112" yielded some keys, which were deleted. The computer was restarted afterwards. Still, when attempting to install the latest Visual C++ 14.27.29112, the same error is given.

 

I am trying to install visual c++ cumulative file 2015-2019 vc_redist.exe but it keeps failing

Hi AndreSavoie1,

Try to go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program.

Check if the following is installed already:

- Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64)

- Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x64)

If the two x64 version of 2015 and 2017 are both installed, kindly Uninstall them first and proceed with the 2015-2019 (x64) installation. Note: If the version is x86 and not x64, you may keep the x86.

If this solution did not work, please screenshot the Program and Features list and reply back with the attachment

Sincerely,

Lee

 

Visual C++ 2015-2019 x64 failure to install

Hi

My name is Jon and I am an independent technical adviser. Sorry to hear you are experiencing issues and I would really like to help you find a resolution.

This isn't a problem with the Visual C++ 2015 - 2019 redistributable that you are trying to install. There is a Visual C++ 2015 redistributable already installed and the problem is with that.

The version of the redistributable that you are trying to install is trying to remove the old version of the Visual C++ redistributable, and this is failing.

To remove this redistributable, you must obtain a copy of the Visual C++ 2015 version 14.0.24215 and use that to remove the redistributable. It must be this exact version. Once you have done that then the Visual C++ 2015 - 2019 will install.

Hope this helps.