How to detect VC++ 2008 redistributable?

Question

Is there a Registry setting that I can look for to determine whether or not the Visual C++ redistributable is installed, whether standalone or as part of Visual Studio 2008?

Answer 1

Latest one for VC2005:

Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update

* VC 8.0 SP1 MFCLOC Patch (x86) - {710F4C1C-CC18-4C49-8CBF-51240C89A1A2}
* VC 8.0 SP1 MFCLOC Patch (x64) - {AD8A2FA1-06E7-4B0D-927D-6E54B3D31028}
* VC 8.0 SP1 MFCLOC Patch (ia64) - {C2F60BDA-462A-4A72-8E4D-CA431A56E9EA}

8.0.50727.6195

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