Several service packs

I'm trying to remove unnecessary programs from my pc.

I have Windows XP and some of the most important programs are service packs.

What I need to keep Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0 Service pack 2 as well as Microsoft. NET Framework 3.0 Service pack 2?

Can I delete one of them?

Assuming WinXP SP3 is installed, see this discussion: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827

See also...

Aaron Stebner's blog: Mailbag: need should I even older versions of the .NET Framework on my system after installation of .NET Framework 3.5 SP1?
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2009/04/20/9557946.aspx

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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