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what is this & what does it mean?

vcredist_x64 and vcredist_x86 has come up on my laptop.
Its on the bottom of the screen on my desktop.
when I click it it says 'a program needs your permission to continue'
but I click cancel coz Im scared!!!

Can anyone tell me what it is?

Its still there when I shut laptop down & restart
:money: Martin Lewis Rocks!:money:

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  • pegginout
    pegginout Posts: 993
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    phew, thank you so much, was panicking thinking it was a virus type thing ;)
    :money: Martin Lewis Rocks!:money:
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