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

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

You will not see "Visual C++ MSBuild X86 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++ MSBuild X86 Package" installed program:

Name: Visual C++ MSBuild X86 Package
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 12 KB
Version: 14.0.25420
System Component: Yes
Identifying Number: {8CB498C5-672B-3F6C-9143-84B0BBC1EAB3}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\VisualStudio\Packages\Microsoft.VisualC.140.MSBuild.X86.Msi,version=14.0.24218\
Install Date: 20170730
Local Package: C:\windows\Installer\67a671f.msi
Package Name: VC_MSBuild.x86.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{8CB498C5-672B-3F6C-9143-84B0BBC1EAB3}
Windows Installer: Yes

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

 

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