MS .Net Framework

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by TouchuvGrey, Feb 11, 2007.

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  1. TouchuvGrey

    TouchuvGrey Registered Member

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    If i have MS.Net framework 2 installed, do i still need .Net Framework 1 ? Are there any security issues involved here ?


    Mike :mad:
     
  2. pugmug

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    I was thinking that is was up to ver 3.0 now.I have had no problems with using it.
     
  3. pilotart

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    AFAIK you still need 1 ( dotnetfx.exe ) for some programs.
     
  4. glentrino2duo

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    yes, it all depends on the programs you use. I have VS.NET 2003 which depends on .net 1.1. I also have Paint.NET which depends on .net 2.0, so I have it also. you can check the system requirements of the programs you use to check if which apps depend on what .net framework version.
     
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    I have both on my computer, but I find it stupid that I have to keep 1.1, when 2.0 is installed. New versions usually cover the older versions too.
    Is that a new brilliant invention of M$, like the on-line activation of winXPproSP2 ? :rolleyes:
     
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    MS .Net Framework?
    .Net is used by MS, 3rd party, Internet and non Internet
    applications, and depends if you need it on whether an app calls for it.
    If you dont know if it is bloat then keep it, and you should now have 1 through to v3.
     
  7. glentrino2duo

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    I couldn't agree more. Unlike Java, apps that depend on Java would always work with the latest one. I think it's actually a flaw in the design of .net framework itself.
     
  8. eyes-open

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    While I've never knowingly experienced a problem - it may not be a universally accurate statement. I came across this addition to the Sun Java site a while ago.

    Source of quote
     
  9. pilotart

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    Warning Sun Java: check version, remove older ones

    The link above goes to the:
    from the top of this Boardo_O
    which advice should be followed on this issue?

    "...recommended that you keep older versions ..."
     
  10. eyes-open

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    I just archive my older versions on the off chance I fall foul of the long shot. Then the ones in the Java folder can be deleted, or if you prefer just rename them so they can't be called up.

    Edit: Adding additional option; If you are happier just removing older options and reclaiming the disc space, then an archive is available where you can download old versions if for any reason there's a need.

    Java.sun.archives
     
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  11. pilotart

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    Thank you for the link to the Archive, which has been bookmarked.

    All I had in Control Panel Add/Remove was the single "J2SE Runtime Enviroment 5.0 Update 10" (had been Removing previous based on warnings above). Never any problems from that.

    Options are to "Change" or "Remove" and Change offered some additional options that had not been installed.
    Those were added and it now shows a size of 120.00MB. :)

    After '11' is installed, shall look into Program Files to rename '10'.
     
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    You're welcome pilotart - it's an unfortunate set of mixed messages, but the security angle must have the edge...

    @ TouchuvGrey - sorry the thread moved off your OT.....
     
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    It did indeed go off topic a tad. BUT i'm always glad to learn anything that will improve security and/or performance in my computers.

    Mike :)
     
  15. GideonD

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    I've done some testing on this now.
    3.0 on a clean install with no other .NETs installed will install 3.0 and 2.0 along side it. They both appear in add/remove. 1.1 still needs downloaded separately. You DO need all three if you have apps that use them. I tested an old 1.1 app with just 2.0/3.0 installed and it wouldn't install without 1.1 being installed on the system first.

    On another note, I suggest removing all .NET frameworks before installing 3.0 to be safe. I've run into issues on several PCs trying to install 3.0 over the other two existing frameworks, and there are references on the internet of similar problems with failed installations. After doing a clean install of 3.0, which will put 2.0 on as well, you can install 1.1 again with no issues.

    I haven't fully tested all aspects of this yet either. You may only have to uninstall 2.0 before installing 3.0. Leaving 1.1 may work fine. I removed all previous versions to be safe and save additional headache since I'd been trying to install 3.0 over the others for hours already.
     
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