[winXP] Which version of .NET Framework should I install?

[dumble]

Heja,

I just Installed a custom stripped down version of WINxp Pro SP3 (I removed the original Net Framework that ships with XP). Its not the first time for that im installing XP, but I never really knew what to do with .net framework.. I usually just install them all via MS update. But I read its not necessary for example to install .net framework 1.1.

As you can see I haven't installed any .net framework version.

Which versions do I have to install? Do I only need to install the latest version 4?

[Tripredacus]

.Net Framework 1.1, 2.0 and 3.5 SP1. Or you can just wait until a program complains about it being missing.

[Guest]

Why install any? Install only what a program you need to run in the future asks for.

[the xt guy]

When I've installed XP (version 2002, then SP3) there is never any version of Net that gets installed. Windows update wants to install 3.5 but if I deselect that, it downgrades to wanting to install 2.0 on the next scan, and then 1.1.

Why install any version if you don't need it? It just adds tons of junk to the registry and you'd be vulnerable to any security holes it might have.

Edited May 24, 2011 by the xt guy

[dbrunton]

Have a read of Aaron Stebner's thoughts on this subject.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2010/12/22/10108400.aspx

He also has a very good tool for removing and verifying .NET setups. Look under My Useful Tools in the left column.