ASP.Net account created automatically

[Guest]

I've owned this XP computer for several years now and I've always been the
only user on it. All of a sudden, a few days ago, it decided to create an
ASP.NET limited user account. I don't know how this happened or what it's
for. I don't know that I did anything to cause this. What is this account?
How did it get created? Do I need it? May I delete it?

M Ridzon

 

[MAP]

I've owned this XP computer for several years now and I've always
been the only user on it. All of a sudden, a few days ago, it
decided to create an ASP.NET limited user account. I don't know how
this happened or what it's for. I don't know that I did anything to
cause this. What is this account? How did it get created? Do I need
it? May I delete it?

M Ridzon

asp.net is the result of a windows update the "dot net framework" this is
normal and will not hurt anything.

 

[Guest]

Mike,

I'm curious why it didn't do it for several years but now just did it all of
a sudden? Does it need to be there? Can I delete the account?

 

[Rock]

Mike,

I'm curious why it didn't do it for several years but now just did it all
of
a sudden? Does it need to be there? Can I delete the account?

That account not essential unless you are doing .Net development. You can
delete it or leave it, it makes no difference.

 

[MAP]

That account not essential unless you are doing .Net development.
You can delete it or leave it, it makes no difference.

Hi Rock,
The other day I tried to install the lastest drivers for my vid card (ATI)
during the install it said that framework 2.0 is required.I have yet to
install this and the driver update was unstable,I had to do a system
restore.

 

[Rock]

Hi Rock,
The other day I tried to install the lastest drivers for my vid card (ATI)
during the install it said that framework 2.0 is required.I have yet to
install this and the driver update was unstable,I had to do a system
restore.

Yes some 3rd party software requires .Net but the Asp.net account is not
needed for .Net to function.

 

[MAP]

Yes some 3rd party software requires .Net but the Asp.net account is
not needed for .Net to function.

Thanks for that Clarification.

 

[Rock]

Thanks for that Clarification.

No problem.

 

[Guest]

Rock,

I'm still curious why it just created itself after several years of
operation. What caused it to create?

M Ridzon

 

[Rock]

Rock,

I'm still curious why it just created itself after several years of
operation. What caused it to create?

It was pushed out to you as an update through windows update. Why right now
and not before I don't know.

 

[Guest]

Rock,

Thanks. That answered my question. I appreciate it.

M Ridzon

 

[Rock]

Rock,

Thanks. That answered my question. I appreciate it.

You're welcome.