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The different versions and components will be listed in Programs and Features (or Add or Remove Programs for Windows XP). To uninstall Microsoft Redistributable C++:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">1. Open Programs and Features from the Windows Control Panel (or Add or Remove Programs for Windows XP). An easy way to bring this up on non-Windows XP systems is to type &#8220;programs and features&#8221; in the search field at the bottom of the Start menu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">2. 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