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.NET Framework 3.0 SP1 & 2.0 SP1 on Vista RTM?
I've received the following type of question a few times and would like to give the answer with some background: Q. Where is the .NET Framework 3.0 SP1 & 2.0 SP1 for Vista RTM? A. .NET Framework 3.0 & 2.0 released with Vista as OS Windows Components, Read More...
Recent .NET Framework KBs enumerated
With .NET Framework 3.5 on Vista or LHS you might get one of the following KBs installed. The following table helps to identify which KB matches what Framework version and which language. LCID = Language Code ID. NetFx2.0 SP1 & NetFx3.0 SP1 = These Read More...
More download manager under the covers
I've received the following question enought that I decided it would make a good blog post. Q. Why does the installation process say that it needs to download XX MB when I've either got the packages locally or if I am using the full redist package? A. Read More...
.NET Framework 3.0 or 3.5 installation will fail if the Print Spooler is not running on Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
One of the .NET Framework 3.0 or 3.5 prerequisite packages requires that the Print Spooler service is running in the "Started" State. If the Print Spooler Service is not running, the .NET Framework 3.0 or 3.5 installation will fail. To resolve this issue Read More...
Creating .NET Framework 3.0 SP1 redist
The following blog describes how to create a .NET Framework 3.0 SP1 redist. There is an official MSDN deployment and administrator guide coming, but it in the publishing phase. This is a temporary and not all inclusive help to answer current questions Read More...
.NET framework 3.0 SP1 & 3.5 download managers
.NET Framework 3.0 SP1 & 3.5 released with a small webdownload, which then manages the installation of .NET Framework across all supported OS and architectures. This Blog will explain what they are and how to use them in your role as an end-user, Read More...
What to do when you go to post a setup and deployment issue on the MSDN forums?
Step 1. It would be super helpful if you could provide the following information at the beginning of your post: Version of .NET Framework you are trying to install. Where did you get it (web page, path, application that redistributed the framework) Is Read More...
.NET Framework 3.5 RTM Detection Logic.
When you install .NET Framework 3.5, it installs .NET Framework 3.0 SP1 & .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, or equivelent cumulative update on Vista. For 3.5 RTM we look for the following: Registry Key Name Value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ NET Framework Read More...
When I try to download .NET Framework 3.0 GOLD my computer says that this isn't a Windows 32 application.
Commonly this is caused by the installation program you've downloaded to become corrupted in the download. By redownloading to either a different location you should be able to fix this issue. Another common remedy for this issue is to download the redistributable Read More...
Will .NET Framework 3.0 run .NET Framework 2.0 apps?
This is a common question on the .NET Framework Setup Forum. Let me first answer this by YES!!! ABSOLUTELY!!! WE DESIGNED IT THAT WAY!!!! Ok now that is out of the way, I would like to explain why. .NET Framework 3.0 is built on the .NET Framework 2.0 Read More...
Uninstalling the Framework
I've been noticing that quite a few of you are having issues uninstalling a framework when partially installed or when it has been corrupted. If you can get to the framework origininal installation package then that would be very helpful. A central location Read More...
How to help us help you - link to Aaron Stebner's blog
To collect the logs please follow the steps found on aaronste’s blog: Tool to automatically collect and cab VS 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 setup log files Read More...
.NET Framework 3.0 available for download
Last night .NET Framework 3.0 was made available for download. See the following links: .NET Framework Setup forum Announcement .NET Framework 3.0 Deployment Guide .NET Framework MSDN Announcement These announcements declare the really cool event that Read More...
New .NET Framework Setup Forum
I would like to announce the new .NET Framework Setup Forum . This forum is the place to discuss .NET Framework Setup and Deployment issues and questions. I hope you enjoy the new forum and look forward to your comments. Best Regards, Aaronru Read More...
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