compile in 1.1 framework

I'm currently using VC# 2005 Express Edition. Is there a way to change the compile framework to 1.1 or is there a way to make 2.0 work when only 1.1 is installed There was a way to change the framework in the previous VC#, but it's not there in the new verions.

Thanks in advance.


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compile in 1.1 framework

  • lgratkowski

    VS2003 only supports .NET 1.1

    VS2005 only supports .NET 2.0 (and .NET 3.0 with orcas add-in I think)

    You cannot convert .NET 2.0 to 1.1, its not backwards compatible but you can convert from .NET 1.1 -> .NET 2.0

    The .NET Framework is tied with Visual Studio - it's "married"



  • ASaleem

    I think VS 2005 doesnot support development for .Net Framework 1.1!

    Best Regards,



  • nigliazzo

    i think u will be able to open 1.1 solution in 2.0 after converting but not vice versa

    but not sure

    bcoz i was able to open 1.0 in 1.1 after converting but not vice versa

  • Stijnp

    That seems like it was a really dumb idea on Microsoft's part. People using Windows XP doen't always have .NET 2.0 installed, so without installing 2.0 for them how do you get a 2.0 program to run in 1.1

  • mscherotter

    you can't and no its not dumb. It's tied specifically to the VS for alot of reasons, features etc... - its not really possible to just load a .NET Framework on 1 single IDE because of its features and special customization.....

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