i just was hoping you guys could answer a few small Qs for me that im really not sure about
1) i have microsoft .NET framework 1.1 and 2.0 on my pc, can i uninstall microsoft .NET framework 1.1?is it safe to do so
2) i installed microsoft visual c++ 2005 express edition - enu a good while ago to do some C++ but now i cant seem to get rid of the thing.it says "the feature you are trying to use is on a cd-rom or other removable disk that is not available, insert the MS Visual C++ disk and click ok",any ideas how to remove it?
3) i have a similar problem for "Dr Watson for MS Windows OneCare Live which i tried unsuccessfully to install ages ago,how to get rid of?
4) when i go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER in regedit, and then to Software, i see loads of registry keys
for programs(anti-spyware+virus+registry cleaner programs etc) i stopped using ages ago, i assume its safe to delete them?
5) i uninstalled my old versions of java, but they are still left in the CCleaner uninstall list+add/remove one.when i try uninstall them i get "you already have this version of the JRE installed. Please uninstall the product through your add/remove programs utility before reinstalling".think this may be due to having to restore my registry before.how do i get rid of these old updates fully?
these small Qs been plaguing me for a while,hope somebody can help
1. I believe you need both .net frameworks.
2. I don't think you can, reinstall if possible.
3. Not sure, sorry. Does it do it at startup?
4. If the programs are uninstalled, they are safe to delete. (Make sure they are uninstalled first).
5. Unistalled or deleted the folder? If you deleted the folders, just delete the Add/Remove Entries (quick way of doing it).
1. I believe you need both .net frameworks.
Indeed that's correct!
And eventually all three eluding to versions 1, 2, and 3 when some application finally comes out that requires version 3.
There are actually very few applications that require .NET Framework. The applications that require it will specify what version is needed. If you don't have any apps that require the framework, you can uninstall all. But, depending on your applications, you may need all.
Unlike .NET Framework, the Java RTE only requires the latest version. If you have uninstalled all except the latest version, ignore whatever leftover remain - it's minimal. If you start manually cleaning up, you may do more damage than good.
Regarding the Visual C++ 2005 express edition and Microsoft Visual C++; these are different products. If you have both and want to uninstall Visual C++ (which version?), you will need the install disk.
well thanks for the posts,helped clear up my Qs.
just to reply to some of ur points :
i dont get that dr.watson error message @ startup, only when i try to uninstall it.no biggy.
i didnt use a cd to install MS visual c++, dunno what version, version 2005?downloaded it from the microsoft site but now its stuck on my pc.
as for the java, i uninstalled the old versions i didnt need,didnt touch any folders,and just get error messages when i try remove em from add/remove section now.suppose the error msg is cause some traces are left behind and program is already uninstalled.
thxs for the help