windies update

Baz · Nov 15, 2009, 11:46:48

just checking for latest ones and get this message with an update for .NET Framework 3.5 service pack 1

These updates must be installed separately
Updates listed here can have system-wide effects or address more than one problem. It's a good idea to install them now and then check again, starting from the Home page, for remaining updates.

do I need this update as I dont know what it is and have always just un ticked it now its getting flagged as that it needs doing first before any others

Glenn · Nov 15, 2009, 11:48:03

It's been that way for the past 2 - 4 weeks now Baz

Rik · Nov 15, 2009, 11:48:19

Check whether you have .NET framework installed, Baz. If you do, then do as they say.

Baz · Nov 15, 2009, 11:49:28

never noticed

just checking the rest and theres also an update for office suite service pack 1...... 193MB

Baz · Nov 15, 2009, 11:50:20

what does it do Rik. will it be in start menu or is it a service running in background

Glenn · Nov 15, 2009, 11:51:37

If you have XP installed, adding SP3 takes 30 - 60 minutes to install, then it will need another 30 -50 updates, the joy on MS software.

Glenn · Nov 15, 2009, 11:52:30

It runs in the background Baz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework

Baz · Nov 15, 2009, 11:53:30

how to check if I have it

Glenn · Nov 15, 2009, 11:58:38

Is it listed in your installed updates in the Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, you need to selected 'installed updates' or something like that.

Baz · Nov 15, 2009, 12:02:07

it is NET Framework 2.0

so I will best get it then

Glenn · Nov 15, 2009, 12:04:57

It updates 2.0 I believe.

See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/959209

Baz · Nov 15, 2009, 12:11:28

thanks Glenn and Rik

Lance · Nov 15, 2009, 13:31:45

I would also get the office sp whilst you are going about it!

Baz · Nov 15, 2009, 14:37:58

got the office one, slowly working my way through them all