Dot Net Framework

[KRK]

Hello,

I recently downloaded a (trusted) utility which required .Net Framework 3.5
to work properly, and downloaded it automatically for me (after asking
permission). No problems.

The utility I downloaded is not what I wanted, so I have uninstalled it. I
cannot see the .Net Framework in the uninstall list under control panel.

What is .Net Framework (I have Googled it, but do not understand the answers
I get).

Do I need to uninstall it, and if so, how?

Thanks

KK

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I recently downloaded a (trusted) utility which required .Net
Framework 3.5 to work properly, and downloaded it automatically for
me (after asking permission). No problems.

The utility I downloaded is not what I wanted, so I have
uninstalled it. I cannot see the .Net Framework in the uninstall
list under control panel.
What is .Net Framework (I have Googled it, but do not understand
the answers I get).

Do I need to uninstall it, and if so, how?

No, you don't need to uninstall it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework

If you don't understand that - you probably don't need to dive any deeper.
;-)

Essentially - it is stuff on your computer so application developers and the
likes can make standard calls to it rather than building everything into
their code. Makes their stuff smaller in most cases. Think of it like Java
and other such entities - providing the base for other things to run on.

 

[Andrew Murray]

Hello,

I recently downloaded a (trusted) utility which required .Net Framework
3.5 to work properly, and downloaded it automatically for me (after asking
permission). No problems.

The utility I downloaded is not what I wanted, so I have uninstalled it. I
cannot see the .Net Framework in the uninstall list under control panel.

What is .Net Framework (I have Googled it, but do not understand the
answers I get).

Do I need to uninstall it, and if so, how?

Thanks

KK

I'm not sure what resources you've read (probably the Microsoft TechNet or
something similar?)

Try the Wikipedia explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework

You can uninstall it via "Programs and Features" in Vista Control panel like
any other application. It should be listed there under all the installed
applications, however Windows itself requires .Net framework so I would just
leave it installed as it is.