Windows 10: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Unable to Uninstall

Anytime I try to uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 I get an error 1606. I have tried every solution I could find, but nothing helps. I was hoping i could fin a solution here.

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Microsoft Visual c++ 2010 - 10.0.30319 Ghost?

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft community.

Sorry for the delayed response.

I would suggest you to uninstall the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 from your

computer ad then install Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 on your computer.


Follow the steps given below.

Method 1:

Uninstall the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 from your computer.

Follow the steps when your computer has booted to desktop.

a) Press Windows + x key together and select Control Panel.

b) Click on

Programs and Features.

c) Locate Microsoft Visual C++ 2010, right click and

select Uninstall.

e) Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010.



Method 2: Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2013

and install.

Click on the link given below and install in on your computer.

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013

http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=40784


Install the Bit defender on your computer and check if it gets installed

successfully. If it fails to install then try to install Visual C++ 2010

Redistributable Packages in compatibility mode. Follow the steps given in the

link given below to install the Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Packages in

compatibility mode.

Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

Write to us with the status of the issue. We will assist you ahead.

Thank You

 

Installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

When the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ is already installed, the installer will detect it and block the installation for the lower version sometimes.

Method 1: Uninstall the higher version and install the lower version first.

1. Uninstall any Microsoft Visual C++ higher then 2010, to do that.
   
2. Press Windows + R
   key on your keyboard together.
   
3. Type in appwiz.cpl and hit enter.
   
4. Search for all the higher version of Microsoft Visual C++ and right click and
   uninstall it.
   
5. Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 first and then install the other higher version in ascending order.
   

If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.

Hope it helps.

Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

RUN TIME ERROR MICROSOFT VISUAL C C

Hi Marco,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

This error may occur due to a program using Visual C++.

I would suggest you to uninstall any existing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package to check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Uninstall the exiting Microsoft Visual C++.

a) Press Windows key + x key and select Programs and Features.

b) Right click on the Microsoft Visual C++ and
uninstall it.

Step 2: Download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ and install it.

Refer to the below link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784



Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.