Should I remove Microsoft Build Tools 2013 Preview?

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Remove Microsoft Build Tools 2013 Preview

Microsoft Build Tools 2013 Preview is a software program developed by Microsoft. The primary executable is named buildtools_full.exe. The setup package is about 1.04 MB (1,094,122 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 57% of users of Microsoft Build Tools 2013 Preview come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Germany.

Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\package cache\{2030bb57-d99f-42f0-b76c-aeaea991dbca}

Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{2030bb57-d99f-42f0-b76c-aeaea991dbca}\BuildTools_Full.exe" /uninstall

Estimated size: 1.04 MB

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Microsoft Build Tools 2013 Preview, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft Build Tools 2013 Preview.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 60% Win 7 (SP1) 40%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 9% Keep it 91%

COUNTRY POPULARITY 57.14% United States

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	57.14%
India	14.29%
Germany	14.29%
Saudi Arabia	14.29%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.

Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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