Aaron Ruckman's Web Log : Whidbey

When I try to download .NET Framework 3.0 GOLD my computer says that this isn't a Windows 32 application.

aaronru — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:37:00 GMT

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 package corresponding to your architecture:

To download the full redistributable package, rather than the bootstrapper, click the architecture you need below to start the download:

X86 Redist Package

X64 Redist Package

The redistributable might download more than you need, but is a single download. This is a preferred method if you do not worry about bandwidth, or if you want to put it on a secure location.

Be sure to Check Windows Update for any updates after you've installed the .NET Framework.

Downloading and installing .NET Framework 2.0 results in a not a windows application error

aaronru — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:43:00 GMT

Most of the time this issue points back to a corrupted download. Redowndownloading the package to a different directory will normally do the trick.

The place to download the framework from:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/aa731542.aspx

You will need to make sure that you download the right architecture that matches your machine.

How do I get that annoying Visual Studio compatiblity dialog to go away when running on Vista

aaronru — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:33:00 GMT

When using whidbey you might see a compatibility dialog. This dialog can be remedied by installing the Visual Studio's Vista Patch:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6366078

For more information:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/aa948853.aspx

After installing the patch, you will then be able check the box in the right way to not see that compatibility dialog again. :-)