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Task: Uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
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4/3/2023 added: here is a batch file that you can use to uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable:

@echo off

:: This batch file uninstalls the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package.

:: Get the name of the Visual C++ Redistributable package to uninstall.
set "vcredist_package=%1"

:: If the Visual C++ Redistributable package is not specified, exit the batch file.
if "%vcredist_package%"=="" (
echo The Visual C++ Redistributable package was not specified.
exit /b 1
)

:: Get the path to the Visual C++ Redistributable package.
set "vcredist_path=%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe"

:: Uninstall the Visual C++ Redistributable package.
msiexec /x "%vcredist_package%" /qn

:: Display a message indicating that the Visual C++ Redistributable package has been uninstalled.
echo The Visual C++ Redistributable package has been uninstalled.


Hint: To use this batch file, simply save it as a text file with the extension ".bat" and then run it as admin. The batch file will uninstall the specified Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package.


3/12/2023 added:
[FYI] While uninstalling Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, you may encounter the following error codes:

1. Error 1714: The older version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable cannot be removed - This error occurs when there is an existing installation of an older version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable on your computer that is preventing the new installation from completing. You can try uninstalling the existing installation before attempting to install the new version.

2. Error 1935: An error occurred during the installation of assembly component - This error occurs when there is a problem with the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package or when the package is corrupted. Try downloading a fresh copy of the installation file and attempting the uninstallation again.

3. Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation - This error occurs when the uninstallation process encounters a fatal error. This could be due to corrupted files or an incomplete installation. Try restarting your computer and attempting the uninstallation again.

4. Error 1719: The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed - This error occurs when there is a problem with the Windows Installer service. Try restarting your computer and attempting the uninstallation again.

5. Error 2738: Could not access VBScript run time for custom action - This error occurs when there is a problem with the Windows Installer service. Try restarting your computer and attempting the uninstallation again.

If you encounter any of these error codes, you may want to seek assistance from a technical support specialist or the application's support team.

[FYI-2] Here's an overview of the different versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages:

- Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable - For applications built using Visual Studio 2005. Two versions exist: x86 and x64.

- Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - For VS 2008 apps. Available as separate packages for x86, x64 and IA64 architectures.

- Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable - Supports VS 2010 apps. Has an x86 and x64 version. A Service Pack 1 is available.

- Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable - For VS 2012 software. Updated libraries and security fixes. x86 and x64 variants.

- Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable - Aligns with VS 2013. Multiple version numbers exist like v12.0, v14.0 for different VS 2013 componenets.

- Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable - Current redistributables for Visual Studio 2015 through 2022 releases. Several x86, x64, and ARM versions.

- Visual C++ for Python - Special redistributable for running Python apps built with Visual C++ tools.

The libraries and DLLs in each redistributable package are only compatible with applications built using the corresponding Visual Studio version. Having multiple Visual C++ redistributables installed allows running software built with different VS compilers. They can be installed side-by-side. The latest redistributables add updated security features and bug fixes.

1/25/2019 UPD: 1) some Adobe app will require some Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable to be pre-installed. 2) you may ignore the info re removing Adobe® Creative Cloud® or you just keep the Adobe Creative Cloud app in your system.