Thanks, once again. Microsoft Windows Update states:=20 Download size: 10.2 MB , 2 minutes=20 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 resolves various issues = found after the initial release of .NET Framework 1.1. These include = both security- and non-security-related issues. After you install this = item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed = this item, it cannot be removed. Details... = http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D867460 So often now we are required to validate our O/S before updating. I = have never been refused. In a number of those "Detailed", it states that if you arent = experiencing the problems, one can wait. As I've not been to sites that = suggest I need it, and I feel disinclined to instal everything without = knowing what I am installing. I'm still not sure, and, it cant be = removed, but you have given me more information which I will bear in = mind. Janet ----- Original Message -----=20 From: "Andrew" <asgillean@xxxxxxxxxx> >>>> My understanding is that Microsoft.NET is a type of passport from = Microsoft and 2.0 is the second issue of it. I have been to some sites = that require you to have it and some that do not. Hotmail does not work = if you do not have it and some MS downloads require that you have it. I = think that its just another way letting others know that you are legit. = Hope this is of some help. > Janet wrote: >> Hello Andy, Can you tell me what it is, what it does, why I might = need =3D >> it please? >> >> Janet -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ http://www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/