Multiple .Net Framework Versions

eldub · 09-06-2008

MS seems to retain all earlier versions of the .Net Framework when it install a new one. Mine show 1.1; 1.1 Hotfix; 2.0 SP1; 3.0 SP1; and 3.5.

Is there any reason I need to keep anything except the most recent version installed?

Jelly Bean · 09-06-2008

Hello,yes you should install the latest here is why:.NET Framework - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Arctos · 09-06-2008

Originally Posted by eldub

MS seems to retain all earlier versions of the .Net Framework when it install a new one. Mine show 1.1; 1.1 Hotfix; 2.0 SP1; 3.0 SP1; and 3.5.

Is there any reason I need to keep anything except the most recent version installed?

Some of the apps that require the earlier versions of .Net, are not capable of recognizing the latest versions so it's best to keep it installed.

I have the full collection of them as well, but I have only just installed 3.5 though...

Chris Down · 09-06-2008

If they're not broken, don't fix them. A lot of older apps will not recognize newer versions of the framework, and even if they do a lot are more compatible with the framework version that they were designed to be used alongside.

09-06-2008	#1
eldub Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Multiple .Net Framework Versions MS seems to retain all earlier versions of the .Net Framework when it install a new one. Mine show 1.1; 1.1 Hotfix; 2.0 SP1; 3.0 SP1; and 3.5. Is there any reason I need to keep anything except the most recent version installed?

09-06-2008	#2
Jelly Bean Stoooooopid Girl. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 12,727 PC Experience: None.	Re: Multiple .Net Framework Versions Hello,yes you should install the latest here is why:.NET Framework - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Rwy'n ceisio fy ngorau.

09-06-2008	#3
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 3,712 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Re: Multiple .Net Framework Versions Originally Posted by eldub MS seems to retain all earlier versions of the .Net Framework when it install a new one. Mine show 1.1; 1.1 Hotfix; 2.0 SP1; 3.0 SP1; and 3.5. Is there any reason I need to keep anything except the most recent version installed? Some of the apps that require the earlier versions of .Net, are not capable of recognizing the latest versions so it's best to keep it installed. I have the full collection of them as well, but I have only just installed 3.5 though... __________________ Bikpela Google bilong mi wantok - Malware Prework Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us! PCHF open 24/7

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Chris Down Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 309 PC Experience: Tech Guru	Re: Multiple .Net Framework Versions If they're not broken, don't fix them. A lot of older apps will not recognize newer versions of the framework, and even if they do a lot are more compatible with the framework version that they were designed to be used alongside. __________________ Prework \| BSODs \| Screenshots \| Protect your PC *Anyone helped you out, or tried to? Click below their post.* --- Please do not PM me about any technical problems you are having - if I am able to help I will do it in your thread, thanks.

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