a New Domain.net — If you need to run or install an older program on Windows 8.1 you may experience a hiccup or two. That’s because the latest version of Windows requires previous versions of Microsoft’s. NET Framework. The. NET Framework is not enabled by default in 8.1, but it’s easy to install both versions so you can continue rocking your old software programs on the latest OS. Windows 8.1 includes. NET Framework 4.5 development platform, but you’ll need to install 3.5 or 2.0 if an older program requires a specific version. Image credit: Brian Burgess Enable. Net Framework 2.0 And 3.5 From the Start screen type: windows features and select Turn Windows features on or off. Image credit: Brian Burgess The Windows Features screen will come up on the desktop. Tick the box next to. NET Framework 3.5 (includes. NET 2.0 and 3.0) and click OK. Image credit: Brian Burgess Wait while. NET Framework is installed on your system — it only takes a few seconds. Immediately afterward you’ll be prompted to download updates for it. Image credit: Brian Burgess That’s it! Now you’ll be able to install and run your older programs. Image credit: Brian Burgess For a New Domain.net, I’m Brian Burgess. Based in Pelican Rapids, MN, Brian Burgess led the relaunch of BYTE with Gina Smith, co-founded a New Domain.net with Gina, John C. Dvorak and Jerry Pournelle in 2011, and serves as the editor-in-chief of Groovy Post.com. He is the How To gallery captain here at a New Domain.net. Email him at Brian@a New Domain.net or Brian@ Groovypost.com and find him on Google + and on Twitter as @mysticgeek. Related.
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Ask a question Report Full-of-beans - Latest answer on Feb 2, 2016 11:02 AM Hello, I am NOT a computer programmer, but I have Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (185 Mb Microsoft. NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack Pack 2 (180 Mb) and Microsoft. NET Framework 3.5 SPI (28 Mb) taking up valuable hard-drive space. Wikipedia says that these programs help computer-specialists. Do I need these programs on my machine? I'd appreciate any sensible advice that anyone can offer. Thanks! Read more Usman Pirzada Apr 21, 2010 09:28 AM Dot Net Framework Isn NOT ususally required for basic computing ie word internet etc, but for advanced apps and some games it is essential. Usman Pirzada Hello Sir, These programs are essentials for running certain programs which require Microsoft. NET framework! So never uninstall it as it's really useful! If you have more questions about programs please do not hesitate to ask on the forum Thank you.
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