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    Microsoft Visual C++ Files..

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by CC268, Jul 1, 2011.

  1. CC268

    CC268 Notebook Evangelist

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    I noticed in my program list I have 5 different program versions of Microsoft Visual C++ files...can I delete a few of these or do they work with eachother? If so, which ones can I delete?
     
    CC268, Jul 1, 2011
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I think some games and programs might require the specific versions of files contained in those packages. They don't do any harm being installed concurrently. Don't worry about it. :)
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 1, 2011
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    Alright cool thanks!
     
    CC268, Jul 1, 2011
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  4. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Yeah, what saturnotaku said. They're definitely meant to work together, and they're only about 5-10MB for each package. Games will often install those at first setup. Leave them in, or programs will break.
     
    Pitabred, Jul 1, 2011
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