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AndrewSawtooth
Level 1
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a week ago
last updated ‎January 12, 2026 2:14 PM

Microsoft Visual C++ and SQL versions needed for Ent. 24 client and server. What is safe to uninstall?

Hi, I am part of a Managed Support company and have been put in-charge of hardening the security of our clients servers and desktops. We currently have allot of .NET, Microsoft Visual C++, and SQL Server 2014 on client devices. They are running Intuit QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions - Manufacturing and Wholesale Edition 24.0. What .NET, Microsoft Visual C++, SQL versions are needed on the clients and servers? This is what is on the client. What is safe to remove?

Microsoft .NET Host - 6.0.36 (x64),

Microsoft .NET Host - 6.0.36 (x86),

Microsoft .NET Runtime - 6.0.25 (x64),

Microsoft .NET Runtime - 6.0.25 (x86),

Microsoft .NET Runtime - 6.0.36 (x64),

Microsoft .NET Runtime - 6.0.36 (x86),

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64),

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.[removed],

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.[removed],

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.[removed],

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.[removed],

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.30501,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.30501,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.21005,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005,

Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.21005 

 

This is what is on my server. What can I remove?

Software NameVersion
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.[removed]9.0.[removed]
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions: Mfg and Whsle Edition 24.034.0.4014.3401
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.3050112.0.30501.0
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.3050112.0.30501.0
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86) - 14.0.2302614.0.23026.0
QuickBooks Enterprise Server 24.034.0.4014.3401
QuickBooks Tool Hub1.6.0.8
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.30.3070414.30.30704.0
QuickBooks Runtime Redistributable1.00.0000
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.179.0.30729

 

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Jovelyn_M
QuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
a week ago

Microsoft Visual C++ and SQL versions needed for Ent. 24 client and server. What is safe to uninstall?

Hi there, Andrew.

 

Please note that QuickBooks Desktop automatically installs the appropriate version of Visual C++ on your computer. The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package is a library file necessary for running applications developed with Visual C++.

 

However, recommending the installation or reinstallation of any application components is beyond our scope and I suggest reaching out to your computers manufacturer for guidance.

 

On top of that, we have some articles for you to check what your computer needs for the best experience in QuickBooks Desktop:

 

If you still need further assistance, please don't hesitate to leave a post below.

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SIAB
Level 7
a week ago

Microsoft Visual C++ and SQL versions needed for Ent. 24 client and server. What is safe to uninstall?

@AndrewSawtooth 

I recommend leaving those old files on the server. QB is built with some traditional approaches. One of them is that you still need older versions of some Windows components to run QB Desktop 2024.

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