do i need it?

[rob]

i have this item called Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
installed on my home computer and i have no idea what is
for. i am not a developer, programmer, or anyway advanced
in my computer knowledge. i mostly use my computer to go
on the internet. is this component needed for my use of
the computer and should i download any updates offered?

[Cor Ligthert]

Rob,

See it just as a servicepack.

You need it as the programs you are using do need it otherwise you don't
need it.

To say it in other words you can run Dos programs with the MS-Dos
operatingsystem and don't need any windows OS for that.

However I assume you have installed a Windows OS.

Cor

[Nick Malik [Microsoft]]

Hi Rob,

You probably have it because one of the applications on your computer needs
it. We cannot tell which application needs it. However, if you remove the
framework, that application will stop functioning. It does no harm to leave
it there.

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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this forum are my own, and not
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I do not answer questions on behalf of my employer. I'm just a
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"rob" <an*******@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:09****************************@phx.gbl...

i have this item called Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
installed on my home computer and i have no idea what is
for. i am not a developer, programmer, or anyway advanced
in my computer knowledge. i mostly use my computer to go
on the internet. is this component needed for my use of
the computer and should i download any updates offered?

[viking10475]

thank you for that info. as a computer caveman i will not mess with it and
let it be.

"Nick Malik [Microsoft]" wrote:

Hi Rob,

You probably have it because one of the applications on your computer needs
it. We cannot tell which application needs it. However, if you remove the
framework, that application will stop functioning. It does no harm to leave
it there.

--
--- Nick Malik [Microsoft]
MCSD, CFPS, Certified Scrummaster
http://blogs.msdn.com/nickmalik

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this forum are my own, and not
representative of my employer.
I do not answer questions on behalf of my employer. I'm just a
programmer helping programmers.
--
"rob" <an*******@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:09****************************@phx.gbl...

i have this item called Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
installed on my home computer and i have no idea what is
for. i am not a developer, programmer, or anyway advanced
in my computer knowledge. i mostly use my computer to go
on the internet. is this component needed for my use of
the computer and should i download any updates offered?

[viking10475]

thank you for that info. as a computer caveman i will not mess with it and
let it be.

"Cor Ligthert" wrote:

Rob,

See it just as a servicepack.

You need it as the programs you are using do need it otherwise you don't
need it.

To say it in other words you can run Dos programs with the MS-Dos
operatingsystem and don't need any windows OS for that.

However I assume you have installed a Windows OS.

Cor