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Installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable

Anonymous
2019-01-01T12:07:57+00:00

Hi, I need to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable on my PC. Each time I try, the setup says "A newer version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 has been detected on the machine".

I understand that this is because I have a newer version of the runtime however I still need this previous version to be able to run some older applications on my PC. Is there any way to install this without uninstalling the newer version. I assume some applications on my PC will need this newer version.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-01-02T09:54:19+00:00

    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

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