1. [OT] what is ".NET Framework", and how do I know if I have it on my system?
- Posted by DanM Sep 03, 2010
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On computer with Vista, and AMD Athlon X2 64, I get a notification about a Security Update for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 x86 (KB983588)
I remember trying to look to see what the update was about, but couldn't figure out if I needed it or not, 'cause I'm not sure if I HAVE anything on my computer USING .NET Framework. Plus it says x86, and I think that means "some version of Intel 8086, 286, 386, etc", and I don't think the AMD Athlon is any of them.
So, can anyone tell me what ".NET Framework" is, and how do I know if I have it (or use it) on my system?
Dan M.
2. Re: [OT] what is ".NET Framework", and how do I know if I have it on my system?
- Posted by petelomax Sep 04, 2010
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I think the quickest way is to go to add/remove programs and see if it's there. The very fact you've got a notification for an update to it strongly suggests it is loaded, it may even be preloaded on Vista. .NET is Microsoft's answer to Java, "The .NET Framework" is the run-time needed for anything written in .NET to work. You may not need it, and no problem not having it as a fairly clear "missing .NET" message occurs should it be needed.
BTW, AMD Athlon is x86, as is practically everything thesedays.
Pete
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Me too!
3. Re: [OT] what is ".NET Framework", and how do I know if I have it on my system?
- Posted by SunPsych08 Sep 04, 2010
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So, can anyone tell me what ".NET Framework" is, and how do I know if I have it (or use it) on my system?
Dan M.
This might help answer the first question: http://www.microsoft.com/net/
As for the second question... Start | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs should display a list of programs installed on your computer. You should see something like Microsoft .NET Framework n.n Service Pack n
Alex Caracatsanis
4. Re: [OT] what is ".NET Framework", and how do I know if I have it on my system?
- Posted by DanM Sep 04, 2010
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Thanks Pete and Alex, now I see that I do have it, and therefore should probably update it!
Dan
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