NET - what is it?

Discussion in 'Software' started by tm711, May 27, 2012.

  1. tm711

    tm711 Corporal

    I noticed that the latest windows updates have many updates for NET. What is it? How do I know If I have it? I have never (as far as I know) downloaded anything that would install NET. I have XP home edtion, and my computer is like a zillion years old. I use my old puter for the most basic
    stuff: email, some surfing (weather, news, etc). So what do I need it for? Thanks!
     
    tm711, May 27, 2012
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  2. tgell

    tgell Major Geek Extraordinaire

    .NET is short for .NET framework. Some programs require this in order to run. You can find out if you have it by looking in ADD/Remove Programs. If you do not have a program that needs it, then it is not necessary to keep it but removing it can sometimes be problematic so it's best just to let Windows do the update.
     
    tgell, May 27, 2012
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  3. pwillener

    pwillener MajorGeek

    I believe Windows 7 comes with .NET Framework 4.0 preinstalled; I don't know if you can actually uninstall it.
     
    pwillener, May 28, 2012
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  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    .NET 3.5 is part of windows 7. .NET 4 is a "recommended" update. I do not have .NET 4 installed on my Win 7 and XP computers. If something complains that I need it, then I'll install. Presently. all the software I use, is working.
    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework#History
    check the table out for the default versions on each version of Windows.
     
    plodr, May 28, 2012
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  5. Goldenskull

    Goldenskull I can't follow the rules

    .Net Framework 2.0-4.0 work on windows Xp
     
    Goldenskull, May 28, 2012
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  6. falconattack

    falconattack Command Sergeant Major

    Hi my friend , take a sharp eyed here !! :wave

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework
     
    falconattack, May 28, 2012
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