Why does the game ask you install "Net Framework 3.5"?

[JDlightside]

What is that exactly?

[IchigoMait]

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It's like asking why do you need a chair to sit down, or why do you need a hammer to hit a nail.
The game can't run without, it's dependant on it to work properly, just like with most apps.
You need directx installed and/or netframework.
Most games have a support install folder that come with redits and framework stuff, you can find it in your steamapps folder, that will be only in the default steam app folder, it can't be changed.
drive:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist

Go to you windows programs and apps, and go uninstall all net frameworks and let us see how much fun you will have.

[Esgori]

The NET Framework is a software development platform developed by Microsoft. It provides a comprehensive environment for building, deploying, and running applications on Windows. The framework includes a large library of pre-written code and a runtime environment called the Common Language Runtime (CLR).
Key Components of the .NET Framework:

Common Language Runtime (CLR):
Acts as the execution engine for .NET applications.
Handles memory management, garbage collection, exception handling, and code security.
Provides support for multiple programming languages.

Class Library (BCL - Base Class Library):
A set of reusable classes, functions, and APIs that developers can use to build applications.
Includes libraries for file handling, database access, XML processing, networking, and more.

Languages Supported:
The .NET Framework supports multiple programming languages like C#, VB.NET, and F#.
Developers can write code in any of these languages, which is then compiled to a common Intermediate Language (IL) that runs on the CLR.

Application Models:
Provides frameworks for different types of applications:
Windows Forms: For desktop applications.
ASP.NET: For web applications and services.
WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation): For rich graphical desktop applications.
WCF (Windows Communication Foundation): For building service-oriented applications.
Entity Framework: For database management and ORM (Object-Relational Mapping).

Versioning:
The .NET Framework has undergone several updates, with each version adding new features, libraries, and improvements.
It is gradually being replaced by the newer .NET Core and .NET 5/6/7, which are cross-platform frameworks.

Benefits:

Productivity: The extensive libraries reduce development time.
Interoperability: Allows integration with older Windows applications.
Security: Provides robust built-in security features.
Managed Code: Handles system resources efficiently through the CLR.

Use Cases:

Building Windows desktop applications.
Creating web services and APIs.
Developing enterprise-level software solutions.
Implementing secure, scalable, and robust applications.

The .NET Framework is primarily used for Windows-based applications and is not cross-platform. For cross-platform development, Microsoft recommends using .NET Core or the newer unified .NET platform.

Source ChatGPT 01/17/2025

[IchigoMait]

Originally posted by Esgori:

here some points for you

[Esgori]

Originally posted by IchigoMait:

here some points for you

Thank you, but I haven't done much. The OP could have just used google or chatGPT.

[JDlightside]

Originally posted by Esgori:

Originally posted by IchigoMait:

here some points for you

Thank you, but I haven't done much. The OP could have just used google or chatGPT.

My mind went to "ask people on steam" before "ask google" there. I just let it download and it seems fine, though.

[Loller]

Originally posted by IchigoMait:

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It's like asking why do you need a chair to sit down, or why do you need a hammer to hit a nail.
The game can't run without, it's dependant on it to work properly, just like with most apps.
You need directx installed and/or netframework.
Most games have a support install folder that come with redits and framework stuff, you can find it in your steamapps folder, that will be only in the default steam app folder, it can't be changed.
drive:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist

Go to you windows programs and apps, and go uninstall all net frameworks and let us see how much fun you will have.

My game launched to the main menu before it even finished installing, very weird, didn't even restart my pc after install and I've completed the first part of the demo without issues.

[so007]

Originally posted by JDlightside:

What is that exactly?

no way gen z doesnt know what net framework is

[Hand_Of_Glory]

The issue/question is why it asks for it.

As I understand It: its probably because the game makes use of one of the older versions included in the .net framework 3.5 download. .That is net 2.0 and/or 3.0 and you may possibly only have a newer version of it on your PC.

Preface: This is my brain damaged troglodyte understanding of the issue,.. I may be wrong.