Removing the obsolete versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (2010, 2012, or 2013).

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Removing the obsolete versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (2010, 2012, or 2013).

Anonymous

Hi Team,

We have AD servers running obsolete versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (2010, 2012, or 2013). I wanted know if any Active directory servers roles has a dependicies on these obsolete versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (2010, 2012, or 2013).

I did not find any document for the same. Please help me to on this or point me to right direction.

Thank you

Pramodh

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Answer 1

Hello Pramodh B,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

Where did you see the obsolete versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (2010, 2012, or 2013) on AD servers?

What are the OS versions of these AD server?

If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

Answer 2

We use windows server 2016, 2019 and 2022. and we have only active dorectory roles installed on those servers with some security controls. none of the security software has any dependecy.

So wanted to if any of the AD server roles has dependecies on old version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (2010, 2012, or 2013)

Answer 3

Anonymous

Hello

Good day!

We suggest you do not uninstall them.

Here is a similar thread for your reference.

Can we uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable from AD server? - Microsoft Q&A

Best Regards,
Daisy Zhou

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