Should I remove Microsoft Visual Studio Installer?

Uninstallation trends (last 30 days)

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.5.20.1114	0.18%
2.4.1080.1113	1.25%
2.3.2217.1010	3.12%
2.3.2214.1002	0.53%
2.3.2209.906	0.27%
2.2.3085.814	0.45%
2.2.3073.701	0.18%
2.1.3131.625	0.09%
2.1.3129.607	0.18%
2.1.3125.514	0.27%
2.0.3297.403	0.53%
1.18.1104.625	1.34%
1.18.1100.314	0.71%
1.18.1096.130	0.62%
1.18.1095.110	0.18%
1.18.1089.1204	0.18%
1.18.1080.1029	0.09%
1.17.1298.831	0.53%
1.17.1296.827	0.09%
1.17.1261.626	0.09%
1.16.1251.625	0.62%
1.16.1247.518	5.97%
1.16.1243.427	4.19%
1.16.1153.324	0.18%
1.16.112.315	0.27%
1.15.3248.309	23.42%
1.15.3245.307	3.03%
1.15.3242.223	4.27%
1.15.3229.209	0.18%
1.15.155.1130	0.53%
1.14.167.122	17.28%
1.14.164.111	3.56%
1.14.162.1217	4.54%
1.14.160.1208	15.58%
1.14.151.1127	5.34%
0.1.0-20160825.1	0.09%
0.1.0-1.0.16100708	0.09%

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from Microsoft Corporation

Remove Microsoft Visual Studio Installer

Microsoft Visual Studio Installer is a program developed by Microsoft. The most used version is 1.15.3248.309, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software installer includes 8 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of Microsoft Visual Studio Installer come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vs_installer.exe /uninstall

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 Visual Studio Installer, 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 Visual Studio Installer.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 87% Win 7 (SP1) 0%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 1% Keep it 99%

GLOBAL RANK #7,396

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	82.62%
United Kingdom	3.33%
France	1.89%
Netherlands	1.84%
Germany	1.20%
Italy	1.20%
Singapore	1.03%
Spain	0.75%
Poland	0.69%
Canada	0.57%
DK	0.52%
Australia	0.40%
Sweden	0.40%
Brazil	0.34%

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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