.net framework

As a Windows XP home user, do I need the .net framework downloads? The .net
framework 2 updates were accidently cancelled and uninstalled. I am so lost
on what to do.
I am not a developer or anything close to one. Please someone that can tell
me in street lingo, not computer lingo, what needs to be done & what is
needed.

As a WinXP Home user, you should not need the updates.

WARNING: There is a known (known by Microsoft) problem with installing
these updates, which is another reason NOT to install them.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/923100


To keep these updates from showing up again, expand [+] the description,
UNCHECK the install box AND CHECK the "Do not show this update again"
(or something like that) box.


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"Huggy" <Huggy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news3ED50B1-6EC2-4860-9E74-69ECA6EA457D@microsoft.com:

> As a Windows XP home user, do I need the .net framework downloads? The .net
> framework 2 updates were accidently cancelled and uninstalled. I am so lost
> on what to do.
> I am not a developer or anything close to one. Please someone that can tell
> me in street lingo, not computer lingo, what needs to be done & what is
> needed.

What .NET Framework 2 updates? Are they still offered at Windows Update
(http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) or did you inadvertently hide them?

Is .NET Framework 2 still installed? If so, what version is it (e.g., .NET
Framework 2 SP1)?

How to determine which versions of the .NET Framework are installed and
whether service packs have been applied
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318785
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Huggy wrote:
> As a Windows XP home user, do I need the .net framework downloads? The
> .net
> framework 2 updates were accidently cancelled and uninstalled. I am so
> lost
> on what to do.
> I am not a developer or anything close to one. Please someone that can
> tell
> me in street lingo, not computer lingo, what needs to be done & what is
> needed.