What if I remove .NET framework 2.0

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I have 'Microsoft .NET framework 2.0' and 'Security update for Microsoft
..NET framework 2.0 (kB928365)' installed on a computer.

Can I uninstal them without any problem?
What programs do need those .net programs?
I do not use any development tools on that computer.
 
Hi,

Assuming that you are not a developer here is a simple test:
EXE files containing the string _CorExeMain and DLL files containing the
string _CorDllMain are likely to require .NET Framework.

Most files in C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727 should
contain these strings as a reference.

Note that other programs may need .NET Framework as well but the above
test should match managed executables.

Also note that if you use ASP.NET that needs .NET Framework.

Kornél
 
and if you install another piece of software that requires the framework, it
may get automatically installed.

Unless you have issues with the kb, just leave it.

Regards,

Trevor Benedict
 
I have 'Microsoft .NET framework 2.0' and 'Security update for Microsoft
.NET framework 2.0 (kB928365)' installed on a computer.

Can I uninstal them without any problem?
What programs do need those .net programs?
I do not use any development tools on that computer.
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Well-packaged .NET programs won't install unless .NET framework is
installed, but some still do.

If you uninstall .NET framework after intalling .NET programs, they
might not uninstall correctly as sometimes they run .NET-based cleanup
tools during unintallation phase.

Regards,
 
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