Any .Net Framework install problems?
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My superiors have recently asked me a question regarding the .NET framework, raising concerns about installing it on client machines running Windows 98, NT, Win2K machines. They want to know how we, as a company, can go about testing said framework for compatibility issues. They wanted assurances that installing the framework on these machines, wouldn't disrupt or cause other applications, not using the .NET framework, to fail, or for Windows itself to fail. Since I obviously cannot answer these questions, despite having super mind reading powers and the ability to see into the future :rolleyes: , I thought I'd ask the great CP community to share your experience(s). Any of you run into any "real" problems installing the framework? Has the framework itself caused any PC to just STOP working? If so, did you figure out why? Any issues with other, non .NET, applications? I'm going to take the information provided and build some kind of an "FAQ" or Trouble shooting guide, so real problems and solutions would be great; and I'll gladly share that combined information with anyone wanting it. Thank you, D.
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My superiors have recently asked me a question regarding the .NET framework, raising concerns about installing it on client machines running Windows 98, NT, Win2K machines. They want to know how we, as a company, can go about testing said framework for compatibility issues. They wanted assurances that installing the framework on these machines, wouldn't disrupt or cause other applications, not using the .NET framework, to fail, or for Windows itself to fail. Since I obviously cannot answer these questions, despite having super mind reading powers and the ability to see into the future :rolleyes: , I thought I'd ask the great CP community to share your experience(s). Any of you run into any "real" problems installing the framework? Has the framework itself caused any PC to just STOP working? If so, did you figure out why? Any issues with other, non .NET, applications? I'm going to take the information provided and build some kind of an "FAQ" or Trouble shooting guide, so real problems and solutions would be great; and I'll gladly share that combined information with anyone wanting it. Thank you, D.
I had no problems after installing .NET with Framework on XP system. I have .NET and Visual 6 both are working sepatately not causing any troubles. One thing you can call "trouble makeing" when running VC6 applications under .NET is use of some "old" functions. You'll get assert for example calling IsDigit with char less than 0 (some national signs). There was no such an assert in VC6. Mickey :)
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My superiors have recently asked me a question regarding the .NET framework, raising concerns about installing it on client machines running Windows 98, NT, Win2K machines. They want to know how we, as a company, can go about testing said framework for compatibility issues. They wanted assurances that installing the framework on these machines, wouldn't disrupt or cause other applications, not using the .NET framework, to fail, or for Windows itself to fail. Since I obviously cannot answer these questions, despite having super mind reading powers and the ability to see into the future :rolleyes: , I thought I'd ask the great CP community to share your experience(s). Any of you run into any "real" problems installing the framework? Has the framework itself caused any PC to just STOP working? If so, did you figure out why? Any issues with other, non .NET, applications? I'm going to take the information provided and build some kind of an "FAQ" or Trouble shooting guide, so real problems and solutions would be great; and I'll gladly share that combined information with anyone wanting it. Thank you, D.
The .NET Framework is a relatively self-contained system. Upon installation, it modifies Windows' executable loader to recognize .NET executables, sets up the Global Assembly Cache as a part of the OS, and adds & modifies some IIS stuff (if present). Long story short - I've never seen a .NET installation break a Windows box. It just doesn't modify that much stuff that other programs already depend upon. -- Russell Morris "So, broccoli, mother says you're good for me... but I'm afraid I'm no good for you!" - Stewy