Removing programs/applications

[dme248422]

Is it safe to remove MS .NET Framework, Visual C++ Redistributalbe 2005 & SQL Server 2005 from a home desktop/laptop running XP MCE & XP Pro respectively. Are these needed for other Windows/MS programs/ apps to function properly? Thanks

[gamehead200]

Wrong forum.

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[dme248422]

Sorry, which is the correct forum? Thanks.

[mongo66]

Is it safe to remove MS .NET Framework, Visual C++ Redistributalbe 2005 & SQL Server 2005 from a home desktop/laptop running XP MCE & XP Pro respectively. Are these needed for other Windows/MS programs/ apps to function properly? Thanks

Don't remove .NET Framework and VC Redist 2005. Many programs require these components, removing them would do more harm than good. SQL Server is used primarily in corporate environments, this can be safely removed.

[spacesurfer]

I think certain programs install SQL Server also. It's probably there for a reason - maybe a program you installed. If you uninstall and a program stops working, you may have to reinstall it.