What Is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable? DO YOU NEED SO MANY?

It’s on every Windows computer, so perhaps you have wondered what Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable is and if you need so many? If these tiny software packages are bothering you watch this video to find out if you really need them.

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[jaredt.murphy]

This has to be the single best tech question video I have ever watched. The language was concise without oversimplifying, and was clearly penned with the layman in mind. I knew I was in a treat when you preempted the explanation with "there is a lot to go through here" and then I realized the runtime of the entire video is less than FOUR MINUTES. Truly, not all heroes wear capes. Thank you!

[raverttan]

This is exactly what should an explanatory video is! concise and compact with IMPORTANT and RELIABLE information that is actually relevant to the title! Good Job!

[huraibyel-huraiby]

A concise, clear and comprehensive explanation of those installed items. Now I know what they are, how they got there and how to handle them (basically, just leave them alone). Thank you.

[thecrew]

Thank you! So glad I came looking for this answer you provided. I was just about ready to start "dumping" (uninstalling) what looked to me like a lot of extras of this. Your explanation was crystal clear.
So, I didn't uninstall any of them, and consequently am NOT now experiencing a bunch of failures on my computer as a result. Thank God for tech geeks!

[StevePhillips]

Excellent I always wondered what these Microsoft visual redistributable were and were they needed. I was about to delete the old ones and keep the new ones. Glad I first looked for a video about it. Now I know they maybe to help run older programs on my computer system. And, as they take up little space. I will leave them alone. Thank you for getting right to the point, saving us time. Many video here on You Tube; the presenters talk for ages. That can usually be summed up in just a few short sentences.

[maxkun]

I'm glad this is the first video I came across while tidying up my old laptop.

[VickyLatorreArt]

OMG! I can't believe I understood this in just one shot. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you so much. You made me feel I am so smart, but I know is not that, it is that you explained this so perfectly. Thanks again.

[constantineq]

This is very helpful thank you!
Also I found your voice very soothing and calming after freaking out about accidentally uninstalling all of them...

[marcpichel]

Fully agree with the previous comment, gives you actionable information and balanced advice, following a clear expose. Very nicely done.

[michaelshurtleff-creatives]

Thanks for the quick and straight. I'll leave 'em were they do the best good.

[stevehood]

excellent, clear and concise. very helpful, thanks.

[englishmimics]

Thank you for breaking things down in a way that even a beginner like me can grasp the concept effortlessly 🙌🏼🧠. Your explanation was so clear and straightforward!

[darrend]

You'd of been a great teacher in school thank you understood 100 %

[OlmoVonHabsurg]

Man this video was great, it deserves more views.

[arethavanhorn]

Thank you for an excellent, concise response!

[ChillyFries]

I can see this growing into millions of subs. Keep going 👍🏻👍🏻

[MccZerk]

Good video, but some small examples would be useful. Would `std::string` be included in the redistributable for example?

[tulanijones]

Thank you so much for this very clear and consise explanation.

[craciunvlad]

Hi when i try to enter samp it gaves me the error (Microsoft Visual C++) what should i do?

[poestis]

I just wish more program installs listed this up front so you know why it was installed to run which program.