Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86) Version 2.0 Installation Readme This package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework v2.0. This package requires approximately 250MB of space on your hard drive. Supported operating systems =========================== - Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 - Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 - Windows XP Service Pack 2 New functions or enhancement ============================ The .NET Framework version 2.0 improves scalability and performance of applications with improved caching, application deployment and updating with ClickOnce, support for the broadest array of browsers and devices with ASP.NET 2.0 controls and services. Determining which version is installed ====================================== Check if the RegKey property has one of the following values: For the .NET Framework 1.0: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\policy\v1.0 For the .NET Framework 1.1: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\policy\v1.1 For the .NET Framework 2.0: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\policy\v2.0 Software requirements ===================== - Windows Installer 3.0 (except for Windows 98/ME, which require Windows Installer 2.0 or later). - Windows Installer 3.1 or later is recommended. - IE 5.01 or later: You must also be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later for all installations of the .NET Framework. Installation instruction ======================== Manual Install -------------- This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Explorer. Downloading files ----------------- 1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Installing files ---------------- 3. Locate the directory where the file was downloaded. 4. Double-click on dotnetfx.exe file. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Unattended Install ------------------ This is for system administrators' use only. - Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and expand the files. - At the command line, execute dotnetfx.exe with the /S option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\dotnetfx /S Uninstallation instruction =========================== 1. Logon with a User ID with Administrator privilege. 2. Open Control Panel. 3. Select "Programs", then "View installed updates" under "Program and Features". 4. Select update modules listed under "Microsoft Windows" section. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Trademarks ========== The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: ThinkPad ThinkVantage ThinkVantage GPS Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others. (C) Copyright Lenovo Corporation 2008, all rights reserved.