How to run a console app on any computer (Windows) without upgrading .Net?

Question

Hi! I have a c# console app which when run copies some files to a folder and now the Target Framework is set to 2.0. I want to make the app run on any computer without upgrading .NET framework. How to do it? Thanks!

Kirtan Patel · Answer

Windows Xp Doesn't have built in Frame Work you need to upgrade / install framework to run your application or Make Pure C Language Application Vista Has Framework 2.0 inbuilt

blagoje ivanovic · Answer

Does Win XP have built-in .NET Framework?

Stefan · Answer

Why don't you or you clients want to upgrade? Anyway you cannot code for .Net 1.0 unless you are using VS2003 (I think). I know if you are using the 2008 version of VS then the lowest you can go is .Net 2.0