It is not recommended unless you are sure no applications depend on it. However, you can uninstall via Control Panel > Programs and Features. Microsoft’s official uninstall troubleshooting tool (msifixes) can help if you encounter errors.
You will see several options. For a standard modern Windows PC, look for the X64 link. It is not recommended unless you are sure
(Note: If you are running a 32-bit version of Windows, or trying to run a legacy 32-bit app on a 64-bit machine, you may also need the x86 version. It is safe to install both.) (Note: If you are running a 32-bit version
If you need to deploy the x64 redistributable across multiple machines (via Group Policy, SCCM, or Intune), use the silent install commands: For no restart (even if required): vc_redist
vc_redist.x64.exe /quiet /install
For no restart (even if required):
vc_redist.x64.exe /quiet /install /norestart
To check exit codes: