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C# programming and the .NET Framework

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by jsjatvolian

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We are thinking of porting our software product from C++ to C#. (let's skip the reasons why)

Can a program, written in C#, be run on a Windows 95 computer? (some of our customers still run Windows 95)

Will the .NET framework need to be instralled or can C# be link into a regular EXE file?

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by timthetoolman

Hi,

Nope. Minimum requirements are Win98.
From the Microsoft site...

Requirements and Download Instructions

Typical Installation Requirements
The .NET Framework runs on:

Microsoft Windows? 98
Microsoft Windows NT? 4.0 (SP 6a required)
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP2 Recommended)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

And for the second part of the question... Nope. It only runs in a Common Language Runtime environment.

Dont let these problems stop you, though. Upgrade the Win95 machines to Win98 at least and go for it!

Cheers,
Tim.

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