The runtime is now pushed down as an "optional" update via WU. If you do this, the next time you run WU, SP1 for the FX is listed, and you can install it.
I think it has also been publicically stated that with SP1 for XP, the runtime will be included. This (iirc) will not happen on SP3. Check the transcripts on MSDN for past MSDN chats - the details are in there. -- http://www.codevoid.net Microsoft MVP > -----Original Message----- > From: Graeme Foster [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Posted At: 01 May 2002 14:58 > Posted To: dotNetMailinglist > Conversation: Re: [DOTNET] Service Packs and .NET > Subject: Re: [DOTNET] Service Packs and .NET > > > Yes it does. > There's been a fair bit of discussion on this topic already. > I don't know if anyone has anything new to add..? > > G. > -- > Graeme Foster ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > Principal Software Engineer > Aston Broadcast Systems Ltd. (http://www.aston.tv) > Disclaimer: I really don't have a clue what I'm on about. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dotnet discussion [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf Of Prabhu, Neelesh (CAP, CARD, KPMG Consulting) > Sent: 01 May 2002 14:21 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Service Packs and .NET > > > Does MS propose to install the .NET Redist or the .NET > Service Packs as a part of their future Service packs? On XP > Windows Update installs the .NET SP1 if .NET runtime is > present but does not install the runtime itself if it is not > installed. > > > > ************************************************************** > *************** > The contents of this email and any attachments are > confidential. It is intended for the named recipient(s) only. > If you have received this email in error please notify the > system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose > the contents to any one or make copies. > > ** eSafe scanned this email for viruses, vandals and > malicious content ** > > ************************************************************** > *************** > > You can read messages from the DOTNET archive, unsubscribe > from DOTNET, or subscribe to other DevelopMentor lists at > http://discuss.develop.com. > > You can read messages from the DOTNET archive, unsubscribe from DOTNET, or subscribe to other DevelopMentor lists at http://discuss.develop.com.
