May I delete these .NET framework files?

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  1. Posts : 634
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    May I delete these .NET framework files?


    please see attached pic

    not sure when these arrived but I think it has to do with other software installing .NET stuff. Well it's cluttering up my mile! can i erase that stuff and have no fear?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails May I delete these .NET framework files?-capture.png  
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  2. Posts : 10,994
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    Hello JL. It's my understanding that net framework is one of those things that builds upon earlier versions. In other words, if I remove net framework 2.0 from my machine it's very likely that 3.0, 3.5 etc will no longer work correctly or at all. If you have a program on your computer that needs a particular version of net framework in order for it to work properly, it's going to install whatever net framework versions it needs. You could always make a system restore point (or better yet, a system image), delete the net framework in question, and see if your machine still works the way you expect it to.
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  3. Posts : 634
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    marsmimar said:
    Hello JL. It's my understanding that net framework is one of those things that builds upon earlier versions. In other words, if I remove net framework 2.0 from my machine it's very likely that 3.0, 3.5 etc will no longer work correctly or at all. If you have a program on your computer that needs a particular version of net framework in order for it to work properly, it's going to install whatever net framework versions it needs. You could always make a system restore point (or better yet, a system image), delete the net framework in question, and see if your machine still works the way you expect it to.

    thanks for the info :)

    I was supposed to attach an image of the specific file but the forum is having some trouble right now.
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  4. Posts : 51,381
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    You should be able to upload now.
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  5. Posts : 634
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    still cant
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  6. Posts : 634
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    bump, because image is now uploaded. Can I safely remove those files because they are outside the program files folders?
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  7. Posts : 13,576
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    I would not delete any of the .net frameworks as some other programs are dependent on them.
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  8. Posts : 634
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    AddRAM said:
    I would not delete any of the .net frameworks as some other programs are dependent on them.
    ohhhkayy

    but why they make my folder so messy?
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  9. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    Because you are showing hidden system files.

    Just go into your folder options and hide system files so that you can't see them, but whatever you do, don't delete them.

    Open Windows Explorer and click Organize>Folder & Search Items>View>Hide Protect Operating System Files>Apply>OK.
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  10. Posts : 634
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    seavixen32 said:
    Because you are showing hidden system files.

    Just go into your folder options and hide system files so that you can't see them, but whatever you do, don't delete them.

    Open Windows Explorer and click Organize>Folder & Search Items>View>Hide Protect Operating System Files>Apply>OK.

    that option is ticked already as is "hide hidden files and folder"
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