.NET 3.5 is not available for Windows 2000. For the other two, security updates are provided through Windows Update.
Microsoft Security Essentials generally comes pre-installed with Windows. If you don't have it you can install it on the Microsoft site.
Most net framework software available includes everything that you will need to run it so it will install by itself. I recommend the one available from microsoft.
If the .NET framework is not installed on your system, you can download and install it for free from Microsoft's webpage: http://www.microsoft.com/net/download.aspx
Recommend you download and install the .Net framework 2.0. See related links for specific details on steps to follow.
The software you need to install for the .NET framework is the .NET framework.
No, you do no need to. 2.0 and 4.0 are independent versions.
If you are running Microsoft Office for Mac you need no security software just common sense. I do however recommend you install the Safari Extension Web Of Trust (WOT). You can also get it for other browsers. It will warn you of malicious web sites.
.NET Framework is available as redistributable package in a number of versions. These are: - Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.0,3.0, 3.5 in 32 bit and 64 bit versions. Decide on which version you need to install and go to Microsoft's site and search for them. The installation instructions and mininum system requirements are provided on the site itself. These versions are available as full versions free of charge.
Easiest way: install Microsoft .net framework 1.1.
Microsoft Office does not cost money to install. However, you will need to purchase a valid license in order to use the software. You can buy a license from Microsoftprokey or from a third-party retailer.
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