3337492 - Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x86) version between a core client and the SAP GUI patch doesn't match

Symptom

SAP GUI patch comes with higher Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x86) version than one contained in a specific core client and it is necessary to know:

If newer library (delivered by SAP) is mandatory for the correct functioning of SAP GUI;
If it is possible to run SAP GUI in older vcXXredist x86 enviroment and use the installation parameter /DisableRuntimeInstall in the command line to disable/prevent the installation of all Visual C++ Runtimes during SAP GUI upgrading.

Environment

SAP GUI for Windows

Keywords

KBA , BC-FES-GUI , SAP GUI for Windows , BC-FES-INS , Frontend Installation , How To

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