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There are 40 files beginning with api-ms-win-crt are they needed for windows 7 to use FireFox ?

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My Mozilla FireFox is being used on my PC with Windows 7 installed, I have noticed 40 files that are using the same file name as used in the C:\windows\winsxs folder.; Are these file needed to run Mozilla FireFox ? Can I remove these files ? Will microsoft gain access to Mozilla, Windows, my PC using these file's and built in back doors in these files ?

If the can't be removed, if they are not neccessary to run Mozilla FireFox, and if these files are giving Microsoft access to these area's why ?

My Mozilla FireFox is being used on my PC with Windows 7 installed, I have noticed 40 files that are using the same file name as used in the C:\windows\winsxs folder.; Are these file needed to run Mozilla FireFox ? Can I remove these files ? Will microsoft gain access to Mozilla, Windows, my PC using these file's and built in back doors in these files ? If the can't be removed, if they are not neccessary to run Mozilla FireFox, and if these files are giving Microsoft access to these area's why ?
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Keazen oplossing

Please consider turning on send info to Mozilla before posting a question. This helps us help you.

Do this about a week after major Windows Updates for all Windows 7-10 https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/clean-winsxs-folder-to-save-space Microsoft Disk Cleanup should be run weekly as a cleanup chore and before you defrag.

Note : Firefox 56.0.2 is current release https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ Full Version Installer Note : Firefox 57 Quantum release date Nov 14th https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/quantum/ Note : Legacy Extensions will be disabled and or removed.

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

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Keazen oplossing

Please consider turning on send info to Mozilla before posting a question. This helps us help you.

Do this about a week after major Windows Updates for all Windows 7-10 https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/clean-winsxs-folder-to-save-space Microsoft Disk Cleanup should be run weekly as a cleanup chore and before you defrag.

Note : Firefox 56.0.2 is current release https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ Full Version Installer Note : Firefox 57 Quantum release date Nov 14th https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/quantum/ Note : Legacy Extensions will be disabled and or removed.

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

cor-el
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That are C runtime library files that are used by various Windows versions to provide access to API functions. Just leave them in place or otherwise Firefox might not function properly.

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GrahamEverson
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My question still stands, but I will as it in a different way ;)

Who created these file's was it Microsoft ?