MowGreen
Wed Jan 09 00:56:25 PST 2008
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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AliceZ wrote:
> 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...
>
>
> ============
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>
>>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
>>
>>"AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>news:BEA9F269-6A6A-46AB-9D30-A3747F3E94A0@microsoft.com...
>>
>>>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?
>>>==============
>>>Nepatsfan" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>"AliceZ" <AliceZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:DAEDFE97-9A1E-4AFF-9ADD-BB04F17E35FD@microsoft.com...
>>>>
>>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>
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