To apply this update, you must have the Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and for the .NET Framework 3.5 installed. You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this update. This update does not replace any other updates.

Describes Visual Studio 2012 Update 5 RC, and lists new features and fixed issues in Visual Studio 2012 Update 5 RC.

In the search box on the taskbar, enter control panel and select Control Panel from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Right-click the program you want to fix and select Repair, or if that’s not available, select Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. For more tips, see Repair an Office application.

Corrupt registry keys that control the update data. Prevent new programs from being installed. Prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated. Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

Fixes an issue that “VS Shell installation has failed with exit code 1638” when a newer version Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable has installed.

This article describes the installation package for Windows PowerShell 1.0 Release Candidate (RC) 2 on Microsoft Windows Vista RC1 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Internal Developer Server (IDS) build 5600.

To resolve this issue, follow one of the following methods, depending on which scenario you're in, and install Local Configuration Store on your computer: Run the installer from the full Skype for Business Server setup and install Local Configuration store. Then install UCMA 5.0 SDK.

When you start your computer successfully, the Windows Registry Checker tool (Scanreg.exe) creates a backup of system files and registry configuration information (including user account information, protocol bindings, software program settings, and user preferences) once daily.