Why should I buy components when I can build them myself?
To save time and money. For the cost of a few hours work, Mini-Tools .NET components can save you days and weeks of effort. And if things go wrong, Mini-Tools experts are there to help you. Let us focus on the gritty details so you can focus on solving the overall business problem and making your customers happy.
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What are the system requirements for Mini-Tools .NET components?
- Requires Microsoft Windows XP, ME, 2000, 98 SE, and NT 4.0. We recommend Windows XP to take full advantage of all component features.
- Requires the Microsoft .NET framework version 1.1 or greater, which comes standard on Windows XP and all Tablet PCs. Microsoft .NET is available as part of your regular
 Windows Update or as a free download from Microsoft.
- Requires a development environment such as Microsoft Visual Studio .NET that runs on Microsoft Windows and can be used to develop .NET software. Only C# and Visual Basic .NET programming languages are explicitly supported.
- We recommend Pentium 2.0GHz or better with 512MB RAM and 20MB available hard disk space.
- Microsoft .NET requires Internet Explorer 5.01 or greater and additional hard disk space.
- Web browsing and email features in some Mini-Tools components require an Internet connection, web browser and email program.
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What is Microsoft .NET and why do I need it?
Microsoft .NET (pronounced "dot net") is a freely-distributable programming framework from Microsoft that provides a number of features and advantages over the basic Windows operating system. All Mini-Tools products and many new software applications today work with .NET. Click here for more information on .NET.
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Which versions of .NET are supported by Mini-Tools .NET components?
Mini-Tools .NET components explicitly support .NET v2.0 and v1.1. Click here for more information on Microsoft .NET.
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What development environments are supported by Mini-Tools .NET components?
Mini-Tools .NET components explicitly support Microsoft Visual Studio .NET versions 2005 and 2003.
However, you should be able to use Mini-Comm with other .NET development environments as well. Developments environments available for .NET include:
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What programming languages are supported by Mini-Tools .NET components?
Mini-Tools .NET components explicitly support applications written in the C# and Visual Basic .NET programming languages for Microsoft .NET framework v2.0 and v1.1.
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What programming languages were used to create Mini-Tools .NET Components?
Mini-Tools .NET Components are written in 100% managed C# code.
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Can I buy the original source code?
Yes. The original C# source code is available for purchase with the Blueprint License.
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Can Mini-Tools components be deployed royalty-free?
Yes, you may distribute the Mini-Tools components you have purchased, in binary form with your application, to your customers royalty-free. Please check out our Licensing page for more information.
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How do I unlock my Mini-Tools component?
There is nothing to unlock. Mini-Tools .NET components are available on the web without nag screens or time bombs and are FREE for non-commercial use.
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What is the refund policy?
Developer Licenses for Mini-Tools .NET Components have a 30-day money-back guarantee. All Mini-Tools Source Code sales (Blueprint and Enterprise Licenses) are final.
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Does my purchase price include product updates?
Yes. All Mini-Tools Components include one year of FREE Support Subscription, which includes all major and minor product updates.
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Does my purchase price include support?
Yes. All Mini-Tools Components include one year of FREE Support Subscription, which includes priority email and web-based support.
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What happens when my year of free support and product updates is over?
If you have not opted-out to receive email from Mini-Tools, we will send you an email inviting you to extend your support subscription. You may elect to renew your subscription to continue receiving priority support and product updates.
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If my subscription has ended, can I re-subscribe later?
Yes. To start receiving priority support and product updates, you can order a subscription at any time from the Mini-Tools Store.
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How do I get product updates?
If you have opted-in to receive email from Mini-Tools, we will send you an email notifying you of major or critical product updates. At any time, you are welcome to visit the Mini-Tools FREE Downloads page to download the latest version.
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Does the Mini-Tools license allow me to use a component on multiple computers?
Yes. Each developer with a valid Mini-Tools component license may test and make copies of the binary component on more than one computer, as long as the use of the component is by the same developer. Please check out our Licensing page for more information.
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Does the Mini-Tools license allow other developers to use the component?
You must purchase one developer license for every developer who uses each Mini-Tools component. You may purchase an enterprise license so that all developers in your company can use the Mini-Tools component. Please check out our Licensing page for more information.
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Why the name Mini-Tools?
Our company delivers a collection of highly focused tools that have deep functionality. Each tool is unique but has the same look & feel of other tools in the Mini-Tools collection. You will find that these "mini" tools solve some pretty big problems.
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How does Mini-Tools protect my privacy?
Mini-Tools respects your privacy. We will not share your email address or personal information without your permission. We will not communicate with you without your permission. Please read our privacy policy for more information. Contact us if you have any Mini-Tools privacy issues.
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How do I stop receiving Mini-Tools emails?
We at Mini-Tools never want to spam you. If you receive email or other communications from us that you did not want to receive, please contact us immediately to prevent it from happening again.
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