VB 2003

[Dr. S.]

I am attempting to run a program I created in visual basic 2003. I get a
message prompting me to install the dotnet framework v1.1, which is
apparantly older than the current version installed with windows xp sp2
routine updates. I apparantly have .net 2 sp1, .net 3 sp1, and .net 3.5
installed. Why am I getting this message prompt?

Please advise.

Thanks and Hppy Holidays,

Dr. S.

 

[Jon Skeet [C# MVP]]

I am attempting to run a program I created in visual basic 2003. I get a
message prompting me to install the dotnet framework v1.1, which is
apparantly older than the current version installed with windows xp sp2
routine updates. I apparantly have .net 2 sp1, .net 3 sp1, and .net 3.5
installed. Why am I getting this message prompt?

Because you haven't got .NET 1.1, and the application requires it. You
can make the application run with .NET 2.0 instead using an app.config
file such as this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<configuration>
<startup>
<supportedRuntime version="v2.0.50727"></supportedRuntime>
<supportedRuntime version="v1.1.4322"></supportedRuntime>
</startup>
</configuration>

Jon

 

[Dr. S.]

I have recently downloaded and installed VB 2008 express edition. I presume
that I can also just open the projects in this newer version, and rebuild
solutions, and this will also rectify the problem?

Thanks.

 

[Jeff Gaines]

I have recently downloaded and installed VB 2008 express edition. I
presume
that I can also just open the projects in this newer version, and rebuild
solutions, and this will also rectify the problem?

You should be OK but it's probably sensible to work on a copy (or keep a
backup) just to be sure. It's a one way street, once the project is
upgraded to VB2008 you won't be able to open it in an earlier version of VS.

 

[Dr. S.]

Already took that precaution, but thanks, that is important.

On a completely different issue, maybe somone can help, or, advise me where
to post: I cannot get my internet explorer 6 or 7 settings, uder advanced,
to remain unchecked for "Warn if changing between secure and not secure
mode". This only happens on this particular pc, and each time I go to a new
URL, I get a popup asking if I want to go to this site as it may not be
secure. Clicking the box that says "Do not show this message again" has no
effect whatsoever.

Thanks.


Dr. S.