Resolved Is the .net framework necessary?

Hello. (I was using Windows XP SP3- ie 7 now I guess- I just re-checked) Anyway, I'm getting the important updates notification regarding the .net framework that's come out recently. I did a small amount of reading about it on the microsoft site. It seems to be for developers...? I'm thinking I might have downloaded the .net framework at one time without fully knowing what it was- as I'm not a developer and mainly use my computer for study and games. So I'm wondering if I can just go to add/remove programs and delete it? Because I'm pretty sure it didn't come with my computer I don't need it do I? Thank you. (I looked for help at the microsoft site but tech support seems to be a billable service So I appreciate ay suggestions anyone might have for me)

 

Thank you Evan- so I guess I should install the huge update they just came out with then...! And thank you for that link, I'm going to read it now.