Rambler 1-1 9 Posted August 6, 2008 Well, I'm always trying to free up a bit of room on my comp (it makes SF run smoother), and I've deleted all the programs we don't need/use. However, there is 456.14 MB worth of "Microsoft .NET Framework" that didn't come stock with this comp, my mom installed it because microsoft told her to. It's the Version 2.0 service pack, version 3.0 service pack and version 3.5. I'm wondering If I can delete all those and just leave version 1.1 and the verion 1.1 hotfix, both of which were stock. What exactly does Microsoft .NET Framework do, is it good that we upgraded, can I get rid of it and what will happen if I do? Any and all input is appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted August 6, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot_net_framework#Versions not sure about deleteing earlier versions,,,, (and the search continues) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longestpants 1 Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) Gwar beat me to it. Edited August 6, 2008 by Longestpants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i90807065 0 Posted August 6, 2008 I dont know much about it, but I need it/use it for Paint.Net (free photo-editing software) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roberto Skylord 2 Posted August 6, 2008 Well, I'm always trying to free up a bit of room on my comp (it makes SF run smoother), and I've deleted all the programs we don't need/use. However, there is 456.14 MB worth of "Microsoft .NET Framework" that didn't come stock with this comp, my mom installed it because microsoft told her to. It's the Version 2.0 service pack, version 3.0 service pack and version 3.5. I'm wondering If I can delete all those and just leave version 1.1 and the verion 1.1 hotfix, both of which were stock. What exactly does Microsoft .NET Framework do, is it good that we upgraded, can I get rid of it and what will happen if I do? Any and all input is appreciated. You can delete only if you don't have any program that need it to run. If you have, they'll simply doesn't work anymore. I guess you know wich programs you have installed on your machine, so a simply check in the requirements of these programs will show you if you the .NET is necessary or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks for that, guys. I'm gonna go ahead with deleting all but version 1.1 and 1.1 hotfix, 'cause none of the programs I ever use require .NET stuff. And if things gets worse after I delete it, I'll just download it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted August 6, 2008 just a little something... .NET 3.5 has very cool stuff (for programmers... and for the users that use the application built with the framework) i had a short course about the subject, built a simple chat application in less than an hour :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaolin 0 Posted August 6, 2008 Sounds cool, but I'm just an old-fashioned C++ guy Hell, most times I still have to use the "good" old VC6... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) why do you that to yourself? have you seen VS2005\2008? great environments to work with (not too much was added to 2008 actually) it's very good to know C++... my brother is a master in C++ i'm the C# guy around the house.. :) Edited August 6, 2008 by Nesher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted August 6, 2008 just a little something... .NET 3.5 has very cool stuff (for programmers... and for the users that use the application built with the framework)i had a short course about the subject, built a simple chat application in less than an hour :) Yeah, but I'm not really interested in doing that kind of stuff... All I really use my comp for is Strike Fighters and MSN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaolin 0 Posted August 6, 2008 why do you that to yourself? have you seen VS2005\2008?great environments to work with (not too much was added to 2008 actually) it's very good to know C++... my brother is a master in C++ i'm the C# guy around the house.. :) When I'm lucky I can use VC8 (VS2005), haven't seen VS2008 yet... ...But it's not my choice - it's my job :yes: - and if our customer wants a VC6 lib, they get one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) I thought some of that net stuff was also linked into the security firewalls and such that protects you when you go online to places like - here!! that really isn't a lot of stuff. Don't know why you would be real concerned with deleting it unless you were going to stay in an isolated mode away from the internet. Edited August 6, 2008 by Typhoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted August 7, 2008 that really isn't a lot of stuff. Don't know why you would be real concerned with deleting it unless you were going to stay in an isolated mode away from the internet. it's a lot of stuff for this computer, with it's 20GB hard drive. 450 MB gone is an extra 5-10 fps in the game, or another terrain and a couple more planes. And my antivirus only needs 1.1 hotfix anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
