What is the installed program "MSVCRT110_amd64" on my Windows 8 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"MSVCRT110_amd64" is an installed program on Windows 8 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will not see "MSVCRT110_amd64" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel, because it is flagged as a hidden system component in the registry (SystemComponent=1).

Information related to "MSVCRT110_amd64" installed program:

Name: MSVCRT110_amd64
Publisher: Microsoft
Size: 2088 KB
Version: 16.4.1108.0727
System Component: 1
Identifying Number: {F842F8B0-6942-4930-821F-543E976B2C66}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache\99dc25201cdcc7e06\
Install Date: 20121127
Local Package: C:\Windows\Installer\4f449.msi
Package Name: crt110_amd64.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{F842F8B0-6942-4930-821F-543E976B2C66}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "MSVCRT110_amd64" as an installed program.

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