Does Windows XP shipping with .NET frame work

[Aiby]

I feel little embarrassing to ask this question here – may be it’s a stupidity! I am very new to .Net ( working with VB.net )

I have created an application and compiled by Build solution – ok fine I have an App.exe in by Bin folder.
My question goes here - can I ship the application by copying this exe file only to an XP machine!! Does the Windows XP shipping with required .Net frame work by default! Or is it a rumor ? is it that easy or I wanna create setup or something similar !

 

[JohnH]

.Net Framework (version 1.1) is only pre-installed in Window 2003 Server.
Next XP (Vista?) will have some version .Net pre-installed.

 

[TechGnome]

Win XP SP2 takes care of .NET 1.1.... .NET 2.0 won't be preinstalled until Vista rolls out.

-tg

 

[Auds]

Vista will have .NET 2.0 preinstalled...But on windows XP you have to install it yourself...

 

[jmcilhinney]

Win XP SP2 takes care of .NET 1.1

XP SP2 does not include version 1.1 of the Framework. This seems to be a common misconception.