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Deleting Multiple Programs In Windows

#1 Janisum

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 09:11 AM

I have Windows 7 running IE. 9.0.. I'm wanting to clean out programs in control panel that I no longer need. My questions is, Can I delete a multiple program that is shown 6 times? The program is; Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable x64 9.0.3.. Why do some programs seem to be installed multiple times and can the older programs or older updates be deleted? I apologize for my question not being very concise but I don't know another way to word it. A big thanks in advance...

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 11:26 AM

In short, I would advise against deleting that stuff as it is needed and a part of Windows.

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#4 Dellinsp531

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 03:06 AM

I would not remove them, Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable. Some programs need the older version to work since they will not work with the newer programs. Well others will work with the newer version but not the older. You do not want to remove updates since the new update might depend on the older updated.

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#5 Kathi201

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:25 PM

Try to remove your cookies that why its create problem

#6 Janisum

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 03:04 PM

Thanks to all of you who answered. I am sorry for just now getting in touch and wanted to let you know I acknowledged each of your posts and will comply. Thanks again......

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Posted 09 May 2012 - 07:35 PM

Deleting is not recommended.

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 03:33 AM

Agreed dont delete.

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