.NET Framework 2.0 & C++/CLI

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Hi all,
I'writing a class library in C++/CLI under Windows Xp Pro in Visual Studio
..NET 2005. Is it possible use this library under Windows Xp Embedded ? Is it
possible install .NET Framework 2.0 under XPE ?
Thanks
Stefano Magni
 
Stefano,

The canned answer is "If it will work on XP Pro then it will work on XPe".
This is true in almost all situations. Your library should be fine on XPe.
As for .NET Framework 2.0 there isn't a component that I'm aware of so
you'll have to have at least Windows Installer Services and Winlogon in your
image to get the MSI install to work. I'm sure there are other components
that wil be needed. If you start with one of the "Windows Based Terminal"
macros or maybe KM's XP Pro Emulation (available on www.xpefiles.com) you
should be able to prove your case.

HTH,
Brad
 
Thanks for your answer, but I don't undenstand. Is not possible install in my
XPe image .NET Framework 2.0 now ?
 
Hi Stefano,

Yes you will be able to install .NET Framework 2.0 on your XPe image. In
order to do so you will need certain components that will enable support for
running install programs (.exe, msi, etc...). To start, make sure you
include the "Windows Installer Service" component. I would also make sure
the "DOS Windows On Windows" component is there too, just for application
compatibility if nothing else.

Also, you will likely need to be running a Winlogon image since the .NET
Framework V 1.0 requires it, I would imagine 2.0 will as well.

You could start your image with one of the built in Macro's to kickstart the
process. YOu can read more about Macro's and their usefulness here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...ry/en-us/dnembedded/html/embedded07152003.asp

HTH,
Brad
 
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