Two ways to uninstall Microsoft Visual C ++

Over time, a lot of applications accumulate on the computer that the user does not always need. It also happens that a lot of software is installed automatically. If you notice that the amount of free disk space has dropped dramatically, it's time to think about removing unnecessary applications. This article will show you how to remove Microsoft Visual C ++. But before giving detailed removal instructions, you need to figure out whether this component of the system can be removed at all.

Is it possible to remove Microsoft Visual C ++

It is possible, but is it worth it? Now we will answer this question. In short, it’s best not to. The fact is that this software is needed for the system to run other programs. Each of them requires a different version of Visual C ++, so by removing at least one from the computer, you may eventually find out that some program simply refuses to install.

It is recommended that you remove Visual C ++ only if you know for sure that it is not needed to run other programs. For example, if you do not use old applications that were released in the zero years, then you can safely delete old versions of Microsoft Visual C ++.

Removal Methods

We found out that Microsoft Visual C ++ can be deleted, now let's figure out how to do it. Immediately it is worth saying that there are two ways to accomplish the task. The first involves changing the system parameters. The second involves a special system component "Programs and components". We will analyze each method individually.

Method number 1: through the system settings (only in Windows 10)

If you are the owner of Windows 10, then you better use this particular method to remove Microsoft Visual C ++. It consists in the following:

1. Open the Start menu.
2. In the lower left corner, click on the "Options" button, made in the form of a gear.
3. In the window with the same name, click on the "Applications" button.
4. The entire list of installed programs on the computer appears. Scroll it down until you find Microsoft Visual C ++.
5. Click on the program with the left mouse button.
6. In the submenu that appears, click on the "Delete" button.

Now you need to agree to this action and wait for it to complete. After a few seconds, the program will be completely removed from the computer.

Method number 2: through the "Programs and components" (universal method)

If your computer does not have Windows 10 installed, then you cannot use the above instructions. Let's see how to remove Microsoft Visual C ++ in other versions of Windows.

1. Press the key combination Win + R.
2. In the "Run" window that appears, write out the command "appwiz.cpl" (without quotes).
3. Click OK to execute it.
4. The "Programs and Features" window opens, listing all installed applications on the computer.
5. Find Microsoft Visual C ++ and right-click on the program.
6. In the menu that appears, select the "Delete" option. Perhaps this button will be inactive, then click "Change."

After that, as in the previous method, the removal of the program will begin. Wait for it to complete, and then close the "Programs and Features" window.

Conclusion

So we figured out how to remove Microsoft Visual C ++. As you can see, the two instructions are pretty similar. Which one to use is up to you.