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I had an issue with netframework1.1. I contacted MS Support... but they operate when I not home and I've been doing this through email. They sent me a cleanup tool which removed netframework. They gave me 3 links: 1)netframework1.1 2)Service Pack 1 - KB867460-X86.exe 3)SU for nfw1.1, service pack 1, KB886903.
I can't get #2 installed.

I get an error message:



which changes each time I try it.

After cleaning it all up again. running CCleaner & Ace Util, rebooting & then reinstalling netframework & rebooting - I went to windows update and just 'looked'.
It told me item #2 was already downloaded and ready to be installed, which leads me to the error messag above.



Anybody got any suggestions (other than switch to MAC/Linux/etc)?
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Try this: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=7ABD8C8F-287E-4C7E-9A4A-A4ECFF40FC8E&displaylang=en
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hmmm.
Do I need to run the cleanup and get rid of 1.1 1st? I'm guessing yes.
Once installed, I won't need my above items 2 & 3 , yes?
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes..get rid of 1.1. If you're of the mind to keep 1.1, then review this: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;889109 If you go with 2.0 then all the updates come with it.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Since yraq is on it, I will just leave the knowledge base article discussing and explaining manual removal and reinstall or repair of .NET framework 1.1.

Just for studying - not for using in place of yraq's fixes. Link
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly.

You da man Yrag. Gonna run the cleanup 1st thing. give the 2.0 a shot. (I already know I have to multply their estimated download time by a factor of the sun's energy output)

Corky O - thanks.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
gotta another question while I'm waiting on the download...

The netframework created that 'hidden' user account [ASP.net Machine A... limited, password protected]

do I need to delete that also?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hummmm......it's been so long I can't remember. I'm fairly certain that I could (and did) delete it as soon as the 1.1 install was done. In this case (installing 2.0) get rid of it prior to installing.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
okey dokey (i already did... I had deleted it yesterday - didn't know where it came from - noticed it was recreated when i reinstalled 1.1...figured 2.0 should be able to do the same).

What's it for? and why did you delete after the install?
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
As I remember, It was an MS snafu....it is used by developers and there should have been a prompt to not install it unless you wanted it. The 1.1 service pack update fixed it and it was rightfully relegated to the ASP developer's section. Since you didn't get that far with your 1.1 update ( ) you had to manually dump yours.....you won't see it again.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
cool -- thanks for the info.

50% downloaded!
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You need to buy a house without a 900' waterline........
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
don't forget the 1/2 mile of phone line!

think i should go satellite?
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
think i should go satellite?


I believe it's already been proven that the Post Office is better then what you have......

Put a tin hat on and float a kite and see what happens.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Not if you get a lot of rain. From what I hear it's almost useless during a storm. I assume you've already looked at DSL. It might be worth it to ask the phone company how much it would cost to get it out to you.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It might be worth it to ask the phone company how much it would cost to get it out to you.

naw, just the phone line cost enough as it was - closest DSL tie in point I believe is about 10 miles from me.
I already have dish for tv, was either that or 4 airwave channels, so I know about the storms.

still considering it though.. phone company won't even give us a future estimate of a possible when (ya hear me griping Ma?) oh well

crap! lost my download
gotta start over
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It installed!
Now I can give PaintNET a try!

Thanks Yrag
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Crap! PaintNet requires 1.1!!!!

Decisions decisions.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
oops...didn't know what you wanted it for. You can install the 1.1 with 2.0 installed. Just install the original #1 install (1.1) that MS gave you and try PaintNet. Should work.

Note: your machine will run with both installed side-by-side.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, will give it a try - still have the issue with previous item 2 - haven't tried the registry thing yet since I installed the 2.0 - did get a reply from MS support this morn - gave me instructions for checking/allowing permissions. PaintNet didn't work before but that was probably (hoping) due to my ignorance of not reading and understanding I needed to uninstall 1.0 first - don't know, kinda expected an update to replace one with the other automatically. Like SDC does.

so here's my plan:
Leave 2.0
install 1.1 (item 1}
try the permissions thing, if fails then the registry thing to get the update installed (item 2} - I do try to leave registry alone - I may be Troll but I know most of my limitations (usually }
then try to install the update to the update. {item 3}

Onward through the fog!
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
1.1 installed
KB867460 installed The permission thing worked - i didn't use your registry link Yrag, but not to worry - every time you post a link I bookmark that puppy
On to restart and item 3
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hotfix KB886903 installed
PaintNET installed

getting explorer error, must close messgs.. may have to take out the 2.0
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Watch yourself....that error may be caused by the KB886903 install. That update does not have to be installed
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
crap!

Can't take it out either huh?

aw righty then... i'll leave all alone for a while.. besides, me thinks it may have something to do with earthlinks toolbar. I mainly use firefox and a lot of time if I use IE then close it I get that message and then my EL tray icons disappear.

So, I'll just hang (and keep an eye on that sneaky account that keeps getting created - since I'm don't know what it's for or if I'll ever need it I shall forego my natural tendency to seek and destroy at this time).

Thanks Yrag!
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Can't take it out either huh?


KB886903 can be removed in Add and Remove Programs listed under Microsoft NET Framework.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This is the 1.1 file you installed, correct? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=262d25e3-f589-4842-8157-034d1e7cf3a3&displaylang=en

That's what I thought you installed and why I said to try Paint first before you installed the updates. That last update (903) is particularly evil on some systems. That toolbar and/or FF shouldn't be related to this install....but, as in all things cyber......who the hell knows..

That user account 1.1 threw in is harmless and you can leave it with no worries. The 2.0 net is installed separately and will never be used unless a program requires it (auto pilot sort of thing). Some of Stardock's apps already use it so you're ahead of the curve....