Microsoft Visual C++ is a compiler for the C, C++ and C++/CX programming languages by Microsoft. MSVC is proprietary software; it was originally a standalone product but later became a part of Visual Studio and made available in both trialware and freeware forms.

Do I need all Microsoft Visual C?

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a standard distributable package of shared code that comes as part of your Windows and enables apps to run on your PC. ... All in all, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a pretty handy feature that your apps rely on to work for you. So, you do need it – it's a fact.

Should I delete Microsoft Visual C?

You can uninstall any (or all) Visual C++ redistributable, but if the application program that requires it is still installed, that program will no longer work. There is no easy way to determine in advance which of your application programs rely on which versions of the VC++ redistributable.