Is Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable still supported?

Is Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable still supported?

Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, technical support, or hotfixes when support ends on April 10, 2018, for the following products: Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 (All editions) Microsoft Visual C# 2008 (All editions) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 (All editions)

How do I check Visual C++ runtime?

To check if Visual C++ redistributables are installed, open Add and Remove Programs and look for the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. If installed, you see “Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) – 14.22.

Can I delete Microsoft Visual C ++ 2008 redistributable?

No, it is not safe to delete any of those, they are installed by the applications that you installed onto your PC, those applications target different versions of the C++ redistributable and will cease to function properly if you delete any of those . . .

What is Visual C++ 2008 redistributable?

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 64-bit applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 installed.

What is C++ Redist 2008 sp1 x64?

How do I find VC version?

  1. Go to control panel.
  2. Now under Programs click uninstall a program.
  3. Now you can see all the list of programs installed in your PC.
  4. Now find Microsoft Visual C++ in the list.
  5. In the last column you can see the version of the program.
  6. Or you can also see it in the name of the program by dragging the name column.

What is C++ Redist 2008 SP1 x64?

What will happen if I Uninstall Microsoft Visual C++?

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a set of runtime library files used by many programs installed in the PC, even a part of Windows. Uninstalling them will definitely stop all those programs that depend on them from working. In such event, you will need to install the required version again.