.NET is out in versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.x and 4.x. I know this sounds confusing but .NET apps use one of those versions and your .NET 1.x app can't use the .NET 4.x library.
Sorry if that's confusing but the answer is --> Install the .NET 2.0 you need and let 1.1 standing.
Bob
HP Pavillion with Microsoft.NET 1.1. I will need 2.0 to change from XP to Windows 7. Currently with XP and is it safe to download 2.0 now without removing 1.1? OK to have both versions? Any advice on how to do it and is it a good idea even if I don't switch to 7? Not a techie - just don't want to screw up. Thanks.

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