Cannot see the microsoft visual C++ application in the programs list

[aneesholv]

Hai all

When I check my windows xp control panel ->add/remove program , there found "microsoft visual c++ reditributable 2008" in the list .For running this program I had search the program link in desktop, in the start->programs list ,checked the "program files" folder but I cannot see this program anywhere . Why this happened ? How can I run the program ?

regards
Aneesh

 

[omega6]

That is not a Software Application (program) you can run. It is a framework for another software installed on your computer to function properly (for example Windows Media Player). Do not uninstall it.

 

[tpetar]

Its support for applications writen on that platform.