Can I uninstall all these Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributions?

I am running low on space on my laptop's hard drive and I decided to uninstall some programs which I deemed unnecessary. While scrolling through the list of programs I came across a plethora of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributions ranging from the year 2005 all the way to 2015-2019. Although they don't accumulate to much space, I would still like to uninstall if possible. However, I am a little hesitant to uninstall at the moment. So will I face any repercussions if I chose to uninstall all of these redistributions?

NOTE: I do program, but not in C++ and do not plan on getting into it any time soon. 

Hi Harish

Please do not uninstall any of those C++ Redistributable packages, every one of those are required on your PC

When a software developer writes software, they target a specific version of the C++ Redistributable, then when you install that software, that version of the re-distributable is also installed

So, if you delete one of those, what ever software relies on that version will stop working . . .

If you need to clear more space on your hard drive:

File Explorer is useless when it comes to working out where your hard drive space is being used . . .

Click the link below to download a small free utility called Treesize. Using that tool, you will instantly see where this space is being used - please Note, you must right click that program and choose 'Run as Administrator' . . .

https://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free/

Please provide a screenshot of your hard drive in that TreeSize utility for further analysis . . .

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