There may be different versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable files. They would be for 2005, 2008 and 2010. Many times software requires these files and automatically install the required files. I do not suggest you delete them.

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x64) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 64-bit applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2005 installed.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64)…Visual Studio 2010 (VC++ 10.0) SP1 (no longer supported)

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a standard distributable package of shared code that comes as part of your Windows and enables apps to run on your PC. For example, it allows to use pre-developed code or offers a single installation for multiple apps.

Is it a Windows 7 computer or…? If you’re referring to multiple instances of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 (and/or 2008 and/or 2010) Redistributable listed in Programs and Features, don’t delete any of them.

Both the x86 and x64 versions are needed on 64-bit systems. Only the x86 versions will work on 32-bit systems.

For example, the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (vcredist_x86.exe) installs runtime components of Visual C++ required to run applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2005 compiler installed.

Yes, you do need them. Read this information about them: Why Are There So Many “Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables Any additional versions of the Visual C++ Redistributable you see on your system were installed along with some program that required it.

To check if Visual C++ redistributables are installed, open Add and Remove Programs and look for the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. If installed, you see “Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) – 14.22. 27821”.

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ SP1 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 SP1 installed.

No, it is not safe to delete any of those, they are installed by the applications that you installed onto your PC, those applications target different versions of the C++ redistributable and will cease to function properly if you delete any of those . . .

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2005 installed. We were unable to load Disqus.

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system with Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package Service Pack 1 and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

The Microsoft Visual C 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) installs runtime components of Visual C Libraries Visual Studio is extensible by nature, ultimately consisting of a core “shell” that implements all commands … beginning with Visual Studio 2005.

A security issue has been identified leading to a vulnerability in MFC applications that are built with Visual Studio 2005 and ship the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package. Note: There are multiple files available for this download.