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 | .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP |
There are some known incompatibilities in generic types using the BinaryFormatter or NetDataContractSerializer serialized and deserialized across a mixed .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 4 environment. Installing this update addresses these issues.
- There are some known incompatibilities in generic types using the BinaryFormatter or NetDataContractSerializer serialized and deserialized across a mixed .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 4 environment. Installing this update addresses these issues.
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Files
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| File | Size |
|---|---|
 NDP20SP2-KB976569-IA64.exeSHA1: b20d6a28ee7f36dbf23f78c81335e79dc49853e3 | 29.42 MB |
| NDP20SP2-KB976569-x64.exe SHA1: cb34142a840b4178084c3c553b750f46ba446d39 | 23.89 MB |
| NDP20SP2-KB976569-x86.exe SHA1: dd5f498a00cff2addd29b7f9e5ea8b1054ac2d73 | 10.91 MB |
System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Note: More information about Service Pack levels currently supported for the platforms listed above can be found in the following page: Microsoft Product Support Lifecycle.
Installation Instructions
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- Do one of the following:
- To start the installation immediately, click Run.
- To save the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save.
- To cancel the installation, click Cancel.