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Can "Visual C++ 2013" be removed from AAD Connect server?
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Can "Visual C++ 2013" be removed from AAD Connect server?
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Marcin Policht 46,520 Reputation points MVP Moderator2025-04-22T12:15:00.7133333+00:00 Yep - assuming you're running the current version. Refer to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/connect/how-to-connect-install-prerequisites#microsoft-entra-connect-supporting-components
This used to be a dependency (more at https://github.com/toddkitta/azure-content/blob/master/articles/active-directory/active-directory-aadconnect-prerequisites.md )
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Harshitha Eligeti 4,055 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2025-04-23T11:29:10.3533333+00:00 Hello @Anthony Li
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Harshitha Eligeti 4,055 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-04-24T10:06:24.7+00:00 Hello @Anthony Li
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