[GH-ISSUE #64] Get rid of .NET Framework 3.5 (2.0 & 3.0) requirement #62

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opened 2026-02-25 21:32:33 +03:00 by kerem · 9 comments
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Originally created by @detlefs on GitHub (Apr 8, 2019).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy/issues/64

Originally assigned to: @clechasseur on GitHub.

Would it be a big deal to migrate the tool to run against a newer version of .NET framework, like 4.xx?
The old framework is really outdated by now and for most software it's not required anymore to install it. So, there should be many systems that have not installed .NET 3.5 by default and having it installed just for path-copy-copy seems quite an overhead...

Originally created by @detlefs on GitHub (Apr 8, 2019). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy/issues/64 Originally assigned to: @clechasseur on GitHub. Would it be a big deal to migrate the tool to run against a newer version of .NET framework, like 4.xx? The old framework is really outdated by now and for most software it's not required anymore to install it. So, there should be many systems that have not installed .NET 3.5 by default and having it installed just for path-copy-copy seems quite an overhead...
kerem closed this issue 2026-02-25 21:32:33 +03:00
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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Apr 8, 2019):

I've been thinking about it for a while now... as well as dropping Windows XP support. :-)

<!-- gh-comment-id:481033272 --> @clechasseur commented on GitHub (Apr 8, 2019): I've been thinking about it for a while now... as well as dropping Windows XP support. :-)
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@blackcrack commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019):

hmm.. i hope it works in WinNT Server 2003 because Reactos.org .. :
https://reactos.org/getbuilds/
(just as info) https://jira.reactos.org/browse/CORE-15446

<!-- gh-comment-id:481085143 --> @blackcrack commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019): hmm.. i hope it works in WinNT Server 2003 because Reactos.org .. :\ https://reactos.org/getbuilds/ (just as info) https://jira.reactos.org/browse/CORE-15446
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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019):

hmm.. i hope it works in WinNT Server 2003 because Reactos.org .. :
https://reactos.org/getbuilds/
(just as info) https://jira.reactos.org/browse/CORE-15446

I have zero knowledge of ReactOS. It emulates a Windows Server 2003 system? Does Path Copy Copy work on ReactOS currently?

<!-- gh-comment-id:481272611 --> @clechasseur commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019): > hmm.. i hope it works in WinNT Server 2003 because Reactos.org .. : > https://reactos.org/getbuilds/ > (just as info) https://jira.reactos.org/browse/CORE-15446 I have zero knowledge of ReactOS. It emulates a Windows Server 2003 system? Does Path Copy Copy work on ReactOS currently?
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@blackcrack commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019):

Reactos emulate it not, reactos it is a WinNT System written under GPL2 and later free, like a free beer for all ! A Gamechanger because them of Microsoft WinNT, "Reactos is a reaction of the MS Windows policy" overpriced, closed source and many more.. Reactos it is at moment in direction of WinNT Server 2003 so, the Win"XP"Server i have it not tested because lack of the time.. but would interested if it works..
Net 2.0 it is a part of XP like i know.. or believe .. and net 4.0 works also under Reactos.. so the install of 4.0 works .. so.. should it also works.. imho.. 😄

<!-- gh-comment-id:481288150 --> @blackcrack commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019): Reactos emulate it not, reactos it is a WinNT System written under GPL2 and later free, like a free beer for all ! A Gamechanger because them of Microsoft WinNT, "Reactos is a reaction of the MS Windows policy" overpriced, closed source and many more.. Reactos it is at moment in direction of WinNT Server 2003 so, the Win"XP"Server i have it not tested because lack of the time.. but would interested if it works.. Net 2.0 it is a part of XP like i know.. or believe .. and net 4.0 works also under Reactos.. so the install of 4.0 works .. so.. should it also works.. imho.. :smile:
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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019):

Interesting. Thank you for the info!

<!-- gh-comment-id:481299557 --> @clechasseur commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019): Interesting. Thank you for the info!
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@blackcrack commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019):

you're welcome ! 💯 :)

<!-- gh-comment-id:481302061 --> @blackcrack commented on GitHub (Apr 9, 2019): you're welcome ! :100: :)
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@bexier commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2019):

be nice to get rid of this requirement. Got to use it just to see my settings?

<!-- gh-comment-id:516564028 --> @bexier commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2019): be nice to get rid of this requirement. Got to use it just to see my settings?
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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2019):

@bexier Yes, the requirement is just for the Settings application.

<!-- gh-comment-id:516629183 --> @clechasseur commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2019): @bexier Yes, the requirement is just for the Settings application.
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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 13, 2019):

This change has been implemented. Starting from next version (tentatively known as 17.0), the Settings application will require .NET Framework 4 instead of 2. The installer will no longer attempt to install/enable .NET Framework so for older OSes, the requirement will have to be installed manually.

<!-- gh-comment-id:520674059 --> @clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 13, 2019): This change has been implemented. Starting from next version (tentatively known as 17.0), the Settings application will require .NET Framework 4 instead of 2. The installer will no longer attempt to install/enable .NET Framework so for older OSes, the requirement will have to be installed manually.
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