What is the installed program "Shared C Run-time for x64" on my Windows 8 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"Shared C Run-time for x64" is an installed program on Windows 8 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will not see "Shared C Run-time for x64" 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 "Shared C Run-time for x64" installed program:

Name: Shared C Run-time for x64
Publisher: McAfee
Size: 1416 KB
Version: 10.0.0
System Component: 1
Identifying Number: {EF79C448-6946-4D71-8134-03407888C054}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\PROGRA~2\McAfee\Temp\qxzDF4F\
Install Date: 20121127
Local Package: C:\Windows\Installer\4f437.msi
Package Name: SharedCRT.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{EF79C448-6946-4D71-8134-03407888C054}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "Shared C Run-time for x64" as an installed program.

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