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I deleted all my Microsoft Visual c++ Redistributable files thinking they were unimportant, and I've only managed to successfully recover some of them

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2020-09-13T13:05:58+00:00

I have successfully reinstalled the x86 and x64 Microsoft Visual c++ Redistributable files for the years:

2005

2008

2010

2012

2013

I haven't been able to uninstall a file labelled: Microsoft Visual c++ Redistributable 2015-2019 (x64) 14.26.28720.

When trying to uninstall it it gives me the error:

Windows cannot find 'C:\ProgramData\Package Cache{7d607fb4-7e28-4c7a-a92f-3fcdaf555faf}\VC_redistx64.exe'. Make sure you've typed the name correctly, then try again.

I want to uninstall this 2015-2019 bundle and install the versions 2015, 2017, 2019 individually. But having the bundle above still installed prevents me from doing so.

A secondary error (the main error while trying to install a game) is that I do not have the installation package:

'vc_runtimeMinimum_x64.msi'

Any help on how to install the appropriate Microsoft Visual c++ Redistributables and how to get the installation package aforementioned would be greatly appreciated

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  1. Lee Teck Koon 3,185 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-09-14T04:35:29+00:00

    Alternative Reinstaller

    As an alternative, there is an all-in-one installer sponsored by Major Geeks.com which will automatically uninstall and reinstall all Visual C++ libraries, including updating Visual C++ 2015 to the newer, rebranded 2017. All products that use 2015 should still function with 2017.

    Note: MajorGeek.com is not affiliated with Microsoft. Use at your own risk.

    https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/visual...

    Regards,

    Lee

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  2. Lee Teck Koon 3,185 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-09-13T13:26:51+00:00

    Hi StefanKrekeler,

    Get the latest supported Visual C++ downloads from the link below.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-sg/help/297700...

    Windows 10

    Windows 10 uses troubleshooters to help you solve problems with your PC. To run a troubleshooter:

    Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.

    Select the type of troubleshooting you want to do, then select Run the troubleshooter.

    Allow the troubleshooter to run and then answer any questions on the screen. If you see a message that no changes or updates were necessary, you can try recovery options, or find out more about Outlook error codes and upgrade and installation error codes.

    Regards,

    Lee

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-13T22:47:17+00:00

    My system wont allow me to uninstall Microsoft Visual c++ Redistributable 2015-2019 (x64) 14.26.28720. When trying to uninstall this file it gives me an error saying:

    Windows cannot find 'C:\ProgramData\Package Cache{7d607fb4-7e28-4c7a-a92f-3fcdaf555faf}\VC_redistx64.exe'. Make sure you've typed the name correctly, then try again.

    I don't know how to remove this, and I'm unsure which specific troubleshooter I should use

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-09-14T04:04:10+00:00

    The file is still there but I cannot install over it

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  5. Lee Teck Koon 3,185 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-09-14T02:55:24+00:00

    Is the physical file there ?

    Could you install over it ?

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