what is it and what does it do? do i need it?
2007-09-11 22:44:29 · 4 answers · asked by Janna L 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
The dot Net framework installed on your computer is what allows newer programs to run. It is considered a prerequisite for any program written in the newer dot Net languages. When these dot NET programs are installed the installation program will either install a copy of the dot Net Framework on the computer or prompt you to install it in order to run the new software.
The good news is that once installed the dot Net framework is available to any dot NET program installed there after. THis simplifies and speeds up the deployment of software.
If you remove itno harm will come to your computer BUT you do risk temporarily breaking any software app which requires it. You can reinstall if needed or you will find that it gets installed when you install another program.
I do want mention that not all programs require it. Only those written in the newer microsoft DOT NET environment. So removing the framework will only break DOT NET based programs.
2007-09-11 23:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft has used the name ".NET", as a term covering many different purposes and projects, which can seem very confusing. The part that we care about is the programmer's framework. It is a nicely written set of libraries necessary for Life Balance to run on Windows. It is a new standard class library from Microsoft that they have been encouraging developers to use. This is similar in some respects to the Visual Basic Library that is often required to install Visual Basic applications. It is pre-installed on Vista, and installed by default if you run Windows Update manually under XP.
2007-09-11 22:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't remove it..... is there some reason that you 'think you want to?'
The Microsoft .NET Framework is a software component that can be added to or is included with Microsoft Windows operating system. It provides a large body of pre-coded solutions to common program requirements, and manages the execution of programs written specifically for the framework.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework
2007-09-11 22:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by ladeehwk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. It is sort of like a thing to view programming. Programs that depend on it may not work once it is gone.
2007-09-11 22:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ash 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋