Why have I found so many versions of Microsoft runtime C++ packages on my computer

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I have inpected the list of such packages on my computer. I have found several versions stamped for almost each year from 2005 to 2016. I did not dare to leave new newest one. I have left one for each year.
How can I check which programs can not run without a given version without trying all shown and hidden programs of my Windows 7.

What I have tried:

Advanced System Care Uninstall

Posted 21-Jul-16 21:34pm

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Updated 21-Jul-16 22:30pm

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Richard MacCutchan 22-Jul-16 3:59am

You cannot be sure which one's are still being used as each application will install its own required libraries. The safest option is not to delete any unless you are certain they are not used.

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Jochen Arndt · Answer 1 · 2016-07-21T22:30:00

As already mentioned by Richard you should not uninstall these. What matters is the version and not the date. Even uninstalling versions where you are sure that they are not used anymore by installed applications makes no sense because they might be re-installed when installing or updating applications.

To check which version is required by a specific application you can use the Dependency Walker (depends.exe) Home Page[^]. However, you have to open each application to check which libraries are required.