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Does Windows XP SP3 include the .NET Framework?

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William R. Walsh

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Jun 28, 2008, 11:25:42 AM6/28/08
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I recently prepared a newly built system with one of the first Windows
XP Pro SP3 OEM installation kits that I have received.

After setting it up, I was planning to install software that needs
the .NET Framework in order to run. So I went to Windows Update to get
not only the major updates since SP3's release, but also the .NET
Framework.

I did not see the .NET Framework offered for download, and while I can
download it manually, I'd like to know if XP SP3 includes some or all
of the .NET Framework. And if so, what version/service pack level is
included?

William

Jim

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Jun 28, 2008, 3:22:22 PM6/28/08
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"William R. Walsh" <wm_w...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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The .NET stuff is optional. To download whatever you need, you must select
the option to check optional software.
I don't know if SP3 includes .NET, but I rather doubt that it does.
Jim


Jerry

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Jun 28, 2008, 4:33:16 PM6/28/08
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SP3 does not include any .NET Framework stuff. Downlaod 3.5 and it will
bring everything up-to-date.

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Juli

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Jun 28, 2008, 7:07:01 PM6/28/08
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Different versions od .Net are not backward compatible. I.e., 3.5 doesn't
contain 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0. You need to install separately one or more of them
depending on your needs.
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TaurArian

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Jun 28, 2008, 10:47:21 PM6/28/08
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FYI - List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480

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William R. Walsh

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Jul 1, 2008, 9:48:45 AM7/1/08
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Hi!

> The .NET stuff is optional.

Thanks for the info. I was curious because I saw a "netfx.cab" bundled
with SP3 after it had extracted all the files. After rebooting, I
noticed that no version of the .NET Framework was made available for
download from Windows Update. My first thought was that some version
of the .NET Framework was included, but after a second look that is
definitely not true.

Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 from the Microsoft web site worked
perfectly.

William

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