Will .NET application run on Windows 98?

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andrew

I was asked this question and seem to recall reading
somewhere that earlier Windows OS did not contain all
the .dll files required to allow .NET classes to be
implemented.
Can anyone tell me if this is the case and if so how does
one overcome?

Thanking You

Andrew
 
A .net app definitely can run on win 98, 2000, xp. However, for 98 you have
to install the .net framework (dotnetfx.exe) and probably a new version of
mdac. Check msdn for exactly what is required to run it on a 98 pc.

As a point of info, however, I push all my customers to 2000 or xp, I even
push them to xp.

HTH,

Bernie Yaeger
 
some field experiance ;p

if they are using nt4 do yourself a favor and make them upgrade. Yes the
framework works on nt4sp6a, but the application can show abnormal behaviour.

if you are going to deplay on win98 do a complete test of your app on a win
98 system before setting up an appointment w your customers, having to say
its working on my pc and i don't have a clue what the problem is here,
dousn't give a good impression.

eric
 
I agree with Eric!

I had some problems with Crystal Reports, and finally it turned out that it
worked fine on W2K, XP, ... but not on Win98. So you'd better test your
application! Btw, Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 is the perfect product for doing
this, it allows you to run multiple virtal pc's (e.g W98/Pro) on your system
without screwing up your host configuration. Cool stuff!

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Hi Jan and Eric,

I agree full with you.
But that does not mean it is not working.
You have to be by instance also very carefully with the way you use your
screens.

Cor
 
* "andrew said:
I was asked this question and seem to recall reading
somewhere that earlier Windows OS did not contain all
the .dll files required to allow .NET classes to be
implemented.
Can anyone tell me if this is the case and if so how does
one overcome?
Click to expand...

In addition to the other replies: Some classes are not supported by
Windows 98. You will be able to find out which will work on Windows 98
by checking the method's documentation (on bottom of the pages you will
find the info about supported operating systems).
 
I agree, windows XP is the dogs bol%$cks! as far as I am concered.

OHM

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Bernie said:
A .net app definitely can run on win 98, 2000, xp. However, for 98
you have to install the .net framework (dotnetfx.exe) and probably a
new version of mdac. Check msdn for exactly what is required to run
it on a 98 pc.

As a point of info, however, I push all my customers to 2000 or xp, I
even push them to xp.

HTH,

Bernie Yaeger
Click to expand...

Regards - OHM# (e-mail address removed)
 
Andrew,

FYI, I have run a handful of VB.NET apps on Win98 including a fair
sized WinForm client with a web service back end. The first time you
run the app you may think the computer is locked up (it takes a
loooong time to start), but after that the performance is surprisingly
responsive all things considered (meaning: not nearly as slow as I
expected)

HTH
 
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