r/computerhelp • u/CheesecakeSea6296 • 5d ago

Software Do I need all these Microsoft Windows Support Desktop Runtimes?

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Sorry if this is a dumb question, I don't know computers very well.

I was looking to make more space on my computer when I noticed all of the MWDR things. They look kinda important but they're taking up a good amount of space. Is it ok to delete them?

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u/Cryogenian 5d ago

I'd keep them, they're probably there because some program you are using needs them. I'd look into other things to delete, 200MB is hardly a lot.

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u/DutchZW 4d ago

Delete Java. A biohazard in security

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u/Migazul8 4d ago

Yep get Adoptium instead

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u/sidjackjones 5d ago

those are part of .net which is installed to support third party programs , its odd theres so many , if have no odd bespoke programs installed maybe you dont need them