Removing Visual C++ 2012 for Exchange 2016/2019

Mark Ashley 0 Reputation points
2024-05-02T12:56:20.6133333+00:00

How can we remove Visual C++ 2012, which is out of support but required for Exchange 2016/2019, and still run Exchange? We are mandated to remove all unsupported software from our systems within 14 days, including C++ 2012. Thank you.

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  1. Mike Hu-MSFT 4,140 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-05-03T05:05:53.3966667+00:00

    Hi,

    Since Visual C++ 2012 is one of the prerequisites for installing Exchange 2016/2019, also Exchange 2016/2019 includes some components that depend on Visual C++ 2012 at runtime. In other words, Exchange 2019 may require a specific version of Visual C++ 2012 to ensure proper operation of its services. Therefore, Visual C++ 2012 cannot be removed. if it is removed, it may cause Exchange to be broken.


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