Problems that are fixed in the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945757
It's late but I don't see any Security updates included in the long list
of Fixes on the above page. Check it out for yourself, AliceZ.
Suggest you visit Windows Update and do a Custom scan to see if it's
offered as a Critical or Important update. If it remains an Optional
update, suggest ignore it and you allow Automatic Updates to offer any
Critical or Important *Security* updates that may be forthcoming for
..NET Framework 2.0.
*IF* any of those issues listed arise, then install SP1.
Set Automatic Updates to " Download updates for me, but let me choose
when to install them " using the Automatic Updates applet in the Control
Panel.
That way you'll be able to tell when this particular Framework is
offered Sec updates.
BTW, .NET Framework 2 was installed when TurboTax was installed.
You didn't have to do a thing ... whether that's a good thing or not,
well ... <w>
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Never Forgotten
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i remember downloading the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix
(KB283366) I
believe, but don't remember downloading the 2.0, which I think was
installed
by Turbo Tax (which they say they would do if they didn't find it).
Just noticed in Critical Updates page, but under OPTIONAL Software:
I wonder now should I download this OPTIONAL Software (or would it
interfere
with Turbo Tax)????
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (KB110806)
Download size: 23.6 MB , 5 minutes
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 provides cumulative roll-up
updates for customer reported issues found after the release of
Microsoft
.NET Framework 2.0. In addition, this release provides security
improvements, and prerequisite feature support for .NET Framework 3.0
Service Pack 1, and .NET Framework 3.5. After you install this item, you
may have to restart your computer. Details...
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:
Just what is .NET Framework?
That's a question best answered by someone who's a lot more familiar
with
the inner workings of a computer than I am. Most of what I've read on
the
subject can only be described as confusing.
Since a number of software developers, such as the people who wrote
your
TurboTax program, are now creating software that requires the .NET
Framework, average computer users are faced with a dilemma. If you want
to
use their software, you have to install the .NET Framework component.
As
with all software, you make a decision on how much trust you have in
the
source. If you trust Microsoft and Intuit, you install the software. If
not, you look elsewhere. Personally, I don't have a problem with the
.NET
Framework or a program that uses it being installed on my computers.
Keep in mind that there are a number of updates for the .NET Framework
2.0
that should be installed on your computer. Visit the Windows Update
site
to see if they're needed on your computer.
Nepatsfan
Thank you.
I heard from TT and they said "turbotax uses net framework 2 this year
as
a third party software, its required to run the tax program."
I looked in my Add/Remove and saw:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 (no size shown)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB283366) (no size shown) This
is
DL I remember.
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Size 83.30MB
Since I states I have .NET Framework 2.0, I guess I am okay with Turbo
Tax, but I wonder why they would mention (with pop-up) that I needed
.NET
Framework, etc.
Quite shocking/scary to us who know little about computers.
BTW - Just what is NET.Framework?
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Nepatsfan" wrote:
I just installed Turbo Tax Deluxe (+ State) 2007 on my desktop
(WinXP
sp2) and I noticed a pop-up relating to something about "Framework."
I don't know what that could have meant. Turbo Tax appears to be
working
okay.
If I remember correctly, sometime ago (maybe 1 year...) there was, I
believe, a critical update about "Framework."
Therefore, if there were any updates to "Framework" (if that is
necessary/possible), I think they would have shown up in the
Critical
Updates
that I perform every month.
Can anyone 'shed any light' on Framework, etc.? Thank you.
For TurboTax to run properly on your computer, you may have been
required to install a specific version of Microsoft's .NET Framework.
To
confirm this, go to
Control Panel and double click Add or Remove Programs. Once the list
is
populated, scroll down the list and see if you see an entry for
Microsoft
.NET
Framework.
Versions 1.1 and 2.0 have been available for some time while versions
3.0 and
3.5 are more recent releases. Having one of the newer versions does
not
mean you
can uninstall the earlier versions. Different programs may require
different versions.
You might want to visit the Windows Update site as you will probably
find
that
there are now Critical Updates available for you system for the
version
that was
installed with TurboTax.
Note: In Add or Remove Programs, make sure the "Show updates" box at
the
top of
the window is checked to view any updates that have been installed
for
any of the versions of the .NET Framework you currently have on your
system.
Good luck
Nepatsfan
