Is there a way to stop automatic installation of redist distributions?

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Is there a way to stop automatic installation of redist distributions?

Is there a way to stop automatic installation of redist distributions?

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m4xesh3pard
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05-19-2023, 03:35 PM

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I find it very annoying that installers for certain programs and games forcefully auto-install outdated versions of redist packages I already have. For example GTA 4's installer will forcefully install ancient versions of MS Visual C++ 2005 x86 and GFWL, or Steam always installs MS Visual C++ when you install a new game. Is there anyway to prevent this so that I don't have to uninstall and reinstall redist packages?

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m4xesh3pard

05-19-2023, 03:35 PM #1

I find it very annoying that installers for certain programs and games forcefully auto-install outdated versions of redist packages I already have. For example GTA 4's installer will forcefully install ancient versions of MS Visual C++ 2005 x86 and GFWL, or Steam always installs MS Visual C++ when you install a new game. Is there anyway to prevent this so that I don't have to uninstall and reinstall redist packages?

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Qesterchen
Member

149

05-21-2023, 10:22 AM

#2

what exactly are you asking about? if it functions, then it will function.

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Qesterchen

05-21-2023, 10:22 AM #2

what exactly are you asking about? if it functions, then it will function.

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Kaaady
Member

171

06-09-2023, 03:57 AM

#3

No, the game needed the older version.

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Kaaady

06-09-2023, 03:57 AM #3

No, the game needed the older version.

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libby360
Junior Member

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06-09-2023, 04:54 AM

#4

Sorry for the delayed response, but it doesn't need to be fixed this time. I've removed the old version and installed the newer one, and it's functioning perfectly. I just need a method to avoid this issue in the future.

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libby360

06-09-2023, 04:54 AM #4

Sorry for the delayed response, but it doesn't need to be fixed this time. I've removed the old version and installed the newer one, and it's functioning perfectly. I just need a method to avoid this issue in the future.

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burnmaster25
Junior Member

42

06-10-2023, 05:52 AM

#5

what exactly are you asking about? if it functions, then it will function.

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burnmaster25

06-10-2023, 05:52 AM #5

what exactly are you asking about? if it functions, then it will function.