What is the installed program "Visual C++ Library CRT X86 Store Package" on my Windows 7 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"Visual C++ Library CRT X86 Store Package" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will not see "Visual C++ Library CRT X86 Store Package" 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 "Visual C++ Library CRT X86 Store Package" installed program:

Name: Visual C++ Library CRT X86 Store Package
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 36676 KB
Version: 14.0.24218
System Component: Yes
Identifying Number: {1D3FA1DF-3B2F-38DE-BE2F-2B904CD3694E}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\VisualStudio\Packages\Microsoft.VisualC.140.CRT.x86.Store.Msi,version=14.0.24218,chip=neutral\
Install Date: 20170730
Local Package: C:\windows\Installer\67a66ef.msi
Package Name: VC_CRT.X86.Store.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{1D3FA1DF-3B2F-38DE-BE2F-2B904CD3694E}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "Visual C++ Library CRT X86 Store Package" as an installed program.

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