Microsoft visual c redistributable 2012

The Visual C++ Redistributable consists of runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual Studio 2012 using C++ on a computer that does not have Visual Studio 2012 installed.

I recommend not to remove the Microsoft Visual C++ as these are redistributable where one of your applications relied on. It could cause some of your applications to not run correctly and worse, even cause your Windows to become unstable.

Visual Studio 2012 extended support ends on January 10, 2023 for the IDE and its associated products, runtimes, and components. We recommend users upgrade to a newer version of Visual Studio. See below for more information. Visual Studio 2013 remains in extended support through April 9, 2024.

Resolution. Removing the older Visual C++ Redistributable packages can be done if it is deemed by the Windows Administrator that it will not interfere with other installed applications. These packages aren't needed for SM to run properly.

As you install newer versions of PC-DMIS (and other software) on a PC, you will tend to accumulate multiple versions of Visual C++ Redistributables. As to removing them, this is generally not recommended. However, if you need an earlier version/build of C++, sometimes you must remove the newer version first.