Memorial Day 2005, there's an available update from .NET. Is this safe? It says High Priority, but my system was set to Automatically Install and this did not, so I've changed to Express rather than Automatic in order to get notices of whatever is going on.

It's Microsoft.NETframework1.1ServicePack1 Huge, 10.2 MB, 33 Min.

I have SP2 and all previous Updates. Comparing notes with an online pal, she didn't get any notice of availability of this one and says she never installed one from this source before. It's not removable once installed. A message flashes on and off when I'm preparing to print, Preparing to Install something, probably to do with my HP All-in-One Printer, or "AiO" rather than the above .Net Update.

Thanks in advance and hope you have a nice holiday.

I know someone that has just got the update. I think it depends upon what programs you are running as to whether you need it or not. Have you tried searching the windows updates site to see if the download is on there?

Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
Download size: 23.1 MB, 10 minutes
The .NET Framework is a component of the Windows operating system. For developers, the .NET Framework makes it easy to rapidly create powerful software that maximizes performance, scalability, opportunities for integration, reliability, security, and the end-user experience, while minimizing the costs of deployment and management. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer

There's this one I've not downloaded it tho' and I'm using XP Pro sp2

The original .Net Framework 1.1 was released 3/30/2004:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

There have been 2 updates:

1.

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Successful Thursday, September 02, 2004 Windows Update

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 resolves various issues found after the initial release of .NET Framework 1.1. These include both security- and non-security-related issues. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
Help and support
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=867460

2.

Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903) Successful Wednesday, February 09, 2005 Windows Update website

Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to restricted data. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
How to Uninstall
This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.
Help and support
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=38537

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As to the source: the only source for Windows Updates is Windows Updates:

verify the KB#.

http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co....aspx?ln=en-us

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Why you are just recieving this notification could be that you didn't need it.

If a software designer used it in the design of a program then you will need it to run that program.

I have been seeing installation errors lately re: not having the updated .Net Framework.

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As to your printer issue:

If you continue to get installation errors or messages this is a good utility to look at:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;290301

1. Yes, this new Update option is in Windows Updates from the desktop icon, but you're saying download or install only from Microsoft and verify a KB# , which I don't see there.

2. I'll look in the list back to 3=3-04 to see if I have the first one, installed automatically, as this one should have been.

3. If you click the other kinds of installs you get more info than on automatic, and it says once this is installed it can't ever be removed.

4. A friend is wary of this next-generation stuff, Big Brother, etc. , due to this link I sent her from a keyword search:
http://www.activewin.com/win/default.asp and said she would not be using the next-generation material, but I'm thinking we may have no choice, like with the Patriot Act ? We'll probably be okay tomorrow.

5. So do I understand you correctly that you're all saying it's safe to install, from the Microsoft site rather than Windows Update? I jotted down your links and will be checking.

The original Service Pack:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Thursday, September 02, 2004 Windows Update
Cannot be removed. There is no KB# there. Sorry . The KB# was on the Update to the Service Pack.
I would imagine once you have the Service Pack the Update will appear.

Windows Update is the best way to install.
Or an official Microsoft page.
Just don't ever install "so-called" Microsoft Updates from E-mail links etc.

.Net Framework 2 is already in development. Time goes on.

I suppose it doesn't mean anything's wrong with my Windows Installer, that the Update installation wasn't also automatic?

I'm printing all this out so I can look into all of it. Thanks.

I do not know why you did not get this update.

There was a new Windows Installer 3.1 released this month.

At Windows Update on the left hand Menu you can view your entire history of Windows Updates.

Just as a personal choice I set my Updates to Automatically Notify but not Install.
That gives you the choice of reviewing Updates as well as restricting downloads to your own schedule.

Hope this helps.

I've only been afraid to click Install, because:
(1) A friend did not get it,
(2) It didn't Install Automatically
(3) It's for SP-1 and I'm using SP-2, probably makes no difference?
(4) It can't ever be removed once installed, probably true of the two SP's.

But would the lack of this update be affecting my ability to get into secure sites, so that Internet Explorer says several similar sites are "currently unavailable" and various similar error messages? Default Internet Security Settings may be wrong.

I tried adding an s to http, to enable SSL encryption protocol, going nuts. I've finally asked a friend to access one of the sites for me, so I really shouldn't be bothering you until I see if she can help. She's just become a member here. I'll get back to you. I'm going to look at DAL's set of SIMILAR THREADS below.

I was unable to find any when I looked through all 8 pages before starting this. Thanks, Eagle

The above Links; especially Jaynee's; say about all there is to say about .Net Framework 1.1.
The non-removal only means that you cannot extract .Net Framework SP1 from .Net Framework 1.1.

Actually XP SP1 & XP SP2 can both be removed if one wanted to.

In doing so one would be seriously compromising ones' computer.

If you have XP SP2 Windows Update should not be showing updates for XP SP1.
The only update for XP SP1 is XP SP2.

Note that what we were talking about was SP1 FOR .Net Framework 1.1. NOT XP in general.

If you have .Net Framework 1.1 it would be irrelevant whether or not you have XP SP1 or XP SP2.

The above links will show you what .Net Framework is all about. Unless someone has specifically used it in their web design you would not need it to view said site.

Most sites that employ .Net Framework 1.1 foundations include that information in their specs.
It is usually applicable to fully developed programs & or Driver Packages.

Again: hope this helps.


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