Battle Microsoft .NET Framework versions

[JakeXPMan]

I know little of what framework does, but... was wondering if I should install the recommended updates to my framework 3.5? This is for Windows 7 Home, 64bit.

Should I install them in order, or just the latest version, or leave things at 3.5?


Is there added RAM use or any fuss with going with the 4.0+ ?

 

[Ink]

During a software installation and it requests .NET Framework to be present, I allow it.

By default in Windows 10, the .NET Framework is disabled - I think.

Edit:
2011: Mailbag: Do I need still need older versions of the .NET Framework on my system after installing the .NET Framework 4?

2011: http://lifehacker.com/5791578/what-is-the-net-framework-and-why-do-i-need-it

2011: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...s-of-net/9230272f-2d32-4d5e-a784-b1ad4217ca17

 

[Aura]

I always install the latest version for more feature in the newest software. I think ShareX requires 4.6.1 to be installed.

 

[Logethica]

I will bow to the superior knowledge of the above Gentlemen here...
But I have .Net 3.5 active on my system..
Microsoft ended security update support for .Net 4.5 & 4.5.1 at the beginning of this year,meaning that..
.Net 4.5.2 would be the only .Net v4 supported.
Surely if a software requires a .Net framework higher than one has on their system then they will be prompted to download the required version there and then....therefore personally I do not see a need in having any other than .Net 3.5 unless your software requires it.

 

[DJ Panda]

Its always the best to try to be running the latest for security and hopefully a performance boost.

 

[Logethica]

Its always the best to try to be running the latest for security and hopefully a performance boost.

But security wise,versions of .net 3.5, 4.5.2, and 4.6/4,6,1 all receive security update support.
..and it does not necessarily follow that having a higher .Net framework available will mean that your existing software will use it,as .Net framework editions are not 100% backwards compatible..
Your software that requires .Net 3.5 for example,may still use .Net 3.5 despite you also having .Net 4.6 on your system.

 

[hjlbx]

What NET Framework versions you need installed on your system is dependent upon what softs are installed.

If a soft needs it, but verifies it is not on your system via a fondue.exe check, then fondue.exe will prompt for an install -- something to the effect that a software needs to install Framework X, Do you wish to install it ?

Also, the above behavior is exhibited by some malware that abuse NET Framework. If it isn't already on your system, then it will try to install NET Framework.

 

[Zerion]

I'll ususally stick with the newest update, but as some other ppl here said, if programs i need to run need another verison i just download it

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I game, and that one instance where my .Net framework has to be up to date.
The good thing is most games now days will auto update your .Net FW for you

 

[jamescv7]

Any version will do but better go to the latest framework.

Since many programs can already distinguish that a present framework (higher version) is enough to operate a program made in .NET

Unless it will stick to the specific version which you have no choice but to install.

 

[JakeXPMan]

Now at 4.6.1 if I use WFC, or programs needing higher framework, I'll already be there.