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"Dan" <Dan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5EBDA0D2-7428-449D-8DC4-1150F2592B5D@microsoft.com...
>I installed all of them and the .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1. I see no
> problems right now.
>
>
That is to be expected. Your original question was what are they and are
they needed. It sounds like in your case they may not be needed but
installing them shouldn't cause a problem.
Kerry
> "Kerry Brown" wrote:
>
>> "Ted Zieglar" <teddyz@notmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ueh8fpHjFHA.3316@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> > With all due respect to Kerry, given the level of sophistication I
>> > discern
>> > (perhaps unjustly) in the OP's question, I would have to agree with
>> > Carey
>> > that all these updates should be installed.
>> >
>> > The first update may be needed if the OP wants to use FAST to migrate
>> > to a
>> > 64 bit version of Windows.
>> >
>> > The last three add important improvements to Windows. The .net
>> > framework
>> > is
>> > required by an increasing number of applications and drivers.
>> >
>>
>> With all due respect Ted, Optional means just that optional.
>>
>> If a program or driver needs .NET it is usually installed as part of the
>> program's installation or a link is provided to download it. Personally I
>> do
>> not install it until it is needed. It has some signicant security flaws
>> unless the critical updates are done. The installation doesn't warn you
>> of
>> this. If the OP is as unsophisticated as you say it is unlikely they will
>> be
>> upgrading to 64 bit Windows. So far I have not seen any devices that need
>> HighMAT support.
>>
>> Everyone has their own opinions about Windows Updates. I prefer not to
>> install something until it is needed. It is kind of like the current
>> thread
>> on leaving your pc on 24/7
>>
>> Kerry
>>
>>
>> > --
>> > Ted Zieglar
>> > "You can do it if you try."
>> >
>> > "Kerry Brown" <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message
>> > news:O2NXyaHjFHA.3148@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> >> "Dan" <Dan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:90DC0C74-BEE5-41C8-885B-EAE5733D75BC@microsoft.com...
>> >> > I'm not very selective, so can someone explain what's important for
>> > these
>> >> > updates?
>> >> >
>> >> > 1. Update for Windows XP (KB896344)
>> >> >
>> >> > 2. Cumulative Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB887797)
>> >> >
>> >> > 3. Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1*
>> >> >
>> >> > 4. Update for Windows XP HighMAT Support in CD Writing Wizard
>> >> > (KB831240)
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > *I have a software that needs this one, so should I install this
>> >> > one?
>> >>
>> >> They are all optional updates so they are not needed. They may be
>> >> needed
>> > if
>> >> your pc is affected. Read the notes and decide for yourself. If your
>> >> software that uses .NET 1.1 is working then you already have it
>> >> installed
>> >> and this should not be showing up. There are some security updates for
>> > .NET
>> >> 1.1 that are in critical updates and should be installed. If you
>> >> install
>> > any
>> >> of these updates make sure to check for critical updates again after
>> >> installing the optional updates. AS OE is part of Windows and may be
>> > called
>> >> from other programs I recommend doing the OE update.
>> >>
>> >> Kerry
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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