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.

This often occurs due to:

Once the installer says “Setup Successful,” click Close. Then, restart your PC. While not always strictly necessary, a reboot ensures that all system environment variables and file locks are properly reset.

  • If you run 32-bit apps on 64-bit Windows you may also install vc_redist.x86.exe (optional).
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