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Do I need all these MS service pack programs??

by jlady
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Another question for the computer gurus.

My C: drive about 50% full and starting to run slow. I was wondering if I need all 3 of these MS service pack programs. They are all relatively big and
might help free up space. I am running windows xp. I was going through my add/remove programs and found these 3.

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
  • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
    Yes. The machine will technically work without them, but there are many microsoft and non microsoft programs that will not work if you remove them.
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  • Profile picture of the author dlprentice
    You need them if you want to use your computer to at it's best!
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    • Profile picture of the author jlady
      OK...just checking. I was just trying to free up some space. I guess that is not where to do it.
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  • Profile picture of the author jorgemarget
    Yes. The machine will technically work without them, but there are many microsoft and non microsoft programs that will not work if you remove them.
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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    Originally Posted by jlady View Post

    Another question for the computer gurus.

    My C: drive about 50% full and starting to run slow. I was wondering if I need all 3 of these MS service pack programs. They are all relatively big and
    might help free up space. I am running windows xp. I was going through my add/remove programs and found these 3.

    Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2
    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
    As stated, the .net framework is a HUGE monstrosity, etc... Removing it will give you more disk spcae but might NOT speed your system up. But some programs may FAIL, or become buggier, if you remove them. Chances are that you WILL need them even if you don't now.

    So KEEP THEM!

    HECK, I don't even think the service pack will be applied if you don't have it, so that kind of implies you DO need them NOW!

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Pettit
    Short answer: Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

    An operating system without an upgrade Service Pack is like leaving your urban doors unlocked at night with a sign in your yard that says, "Free stuff Here!"
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