hi guys... some questions again... how do I prevent my registry key from being removed after uninstalling? please advise. Nigil ...more >>

Standard Windows forms app. Standard setup project creating a standard msi. Run that on a target computer and I get.... "The amount of required disk space exceeds the amount of available disk space. Disk size: 18 GB. Available: 14 GB. Required: 716 KB." Anyone else come across this one...more >>

Microsoft Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to m...more >>

Windows 2000 workstation, IE 6, trying to install framework 1.1, it fails at the end (3 seconds to go) with the message Error 1935. An error occured during the instalation of assembly component {GUID....}. HRESULT: -2147024891. Any clues would be welcome. Peter....more >>

I just upgraded .NET framework to 1.1 and VS.Net to 2003 version and tried to test it out. I created an ASP.NET project using the wizard and tried to run it by hitting "F5". I got an exception: "Specified cast is not valid." The only thing i put there was a "test this." inside the form. What mi...more >>

Error 1935.An error occured during the installation of assembly component {0535D4E0-1A10-4B3D-A2D4-1C26C27CAA14}. HRESULT: -2147024891. assembly interface: IAssemblyCacheItem, function: Commit, assembly name: Accessibility,Version="1.0.3300.0",PublicKeyToken="b03f5f7f 11d50a3a",Culture="neu...more >>

Hi, I am unable to setup Dotnetfx.exe on a Windows 98SE machine. All other windows updates are installed. The dotnetfx.log follows: [09/29/03,16:26:54] Starting Install.exe [09/29/03,16:26:54] Parsing switches from commandline: C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\IXP000.TMP\Install.exe [09/29/03,16:26:54]...more >>

I have a windows form app developed on XP Pro. Created setup and tested on it fine. Trying to install on W2K Pro SP4. Each time, it hangs in the Framework install, (just goes to sleep.) I altered my test by attemtping to install directly from windows update. At first I thought I was s...more >>

Microsoft Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now...more >>

hi all, i have a VC# 1.0 installation. what if i want to install 1.1 framework...? will my current installation work with it...? are there any specific precautions...known bugs...? TIA "Vini"...more >>

MS Partner this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express. Install now to continue keeping your computer secure. This update inclu...more >>

Is web setup project can do the same thing as normal (window) setup project do? I mean capability of custom action, registry search and launch condition....more >>

Hi, I get the following error when i try to create a project on a server: "Web Access Failed, Unable to create Web project "wb1". The unc share \\server\.... does not exist or you do not have access. On my development machine (Windows XP, Studio.NET 2003 and IIS) it works fine creating w...more >>

I can't figure out what's going on. I've searched the knowledge base and got nothing. The installer unpacks everything and then I agree to the user agreement. Then I get this: "Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 setup has ended prematurely. If this persists, please contact Product Support." ...more >>

MS Client this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express. Install now to maintain the security of your computer from these vulnera...more >>

I may be having some problems with registry values not getting set properly. Here is what Win2K SP4 Control Panel Add/Remove SW list shows as being present: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1 Microsoft Visual J# .NET v1.1 Redistributable Microsoft...more >>

Whenever I try to access administrative tools -> .net framework configuration or framework wizards, I get the same error: fatal execution engine error. When I try to uninstall the framework from add remove programs, I get the error that setup failed. What do I do now? THis is a Win XP...more >>

I have 2 questions : 1. Can I have other setup package(such as MySQL setup) include in my setup package? 2. I know how to use registry search for launch condition setup. But I want extra work if the registry search fail to find criteria (such as it can not find MySQL), the setup will aut...more >>

MS Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to help ...more >>

I just reconfigured my computer. I formatted the HD, installed Windows Server 2003 Enterprise, Office 2003, then Visual Studio 2003. I am having some major problems now. 1. I cannot create a web application or a web service. Each attempt results in the following message...The web server re...more >>

i have windows XP pro, am trying to install .net.framwork to my pc to run a few programs that have asked for this...can someone please tell me in which file or directory to install it to? so that the other software can access it. thank you...more >>

I have developed a .NET installer setup with a couple of custom actions that set a registry key to one of two possible values. Based on this value, I would like the setup to commit or rollback. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks. I know there is a registry search facility but the c...more >>

Hello, I would like to know if it's possible to change the app.config file during the setup? I would like to ask during the setup a store folder to the user and save it on my configuration file, is this possible? And If yes could you post me an example? Thanx a lot Raphael...more >>

How can I install dotNET Environment v1.1? The following gets stuck in an endless loop. (1) I found and downloaded a dotnetfx.exe on the Microsoft pages which is supposed to be an installer for dotNET Environment v1.1. (2) Tried to run dotnetfx.exe. It gave the error message "To con...more >>

What are the under-lying DLLs or libraries that .NET is sitting on which after installing another program will cause the entire .NET Framework to fail? ...more >>

How should I do uninstall dotNET Environment v1.0 in preparation for install of v1.1? I am trying to get dotNET Framework v.1.1 installed on my Win2K SP4 PC. I found some instructions on how to check for Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1, so I checked for and found Microsoft .NET Framework v1....more >>

Hi, I have an n-tier application that uses three COM+ applications developed using VB6. I am packaging the presentation tier using a setup project in VS.Net 2002. Currently, I am using the Component Services Snap-In to export the COM+ applications to MSIs. I would like to automate the building...more >>

in a web application project, I am having problems getting the virtual directory it was installed to into my vbs script. The vbs script is being called successfully but the directory is not getting passed in. In the CustomActionData property, I have tried [TARGETDIR] name="'[TARGETDIR\'" ...more >>

I installed it from the microsoft update page and now i want it off my pc. I used the general uninstall from the add/remove prgrams menu, but i get a message saying, "could not find file netfx.msi. Installation cancelled" I cannot figure out what to do. Please help!! thanks bill *** ...more >>

I have a VS setup project to install a webservice. Works fine. Except that I want a file dbalias.xml to have permissions for everybody to write. Currently I have to do this manually after installation. Whats the best way to do this ? Thanks Chris Brooksbank ...more >>

Hi guys.. I am just wondering if there's a calculation on the width and height properties? cos when I try to edit the width to 500 on Orca Editor.. it just get bigger than what I have inserted the 500 is about 600 pls advise, Nigil ...more >>

Microsoft Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express. Install now to maintain the security of your computer. This u...more >>

Hi, I am geting any error saying that specified path is unknown http://servername/virtualdirname/ While installing i am trying to create virtual directory under default web site. But is giving different error. "The specified path 'http://servername/ExCardsWS' is unavailable....more >>

Microsoft User this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to help ...more >>

My VB.NET 2003 includes VB 6 and ODBC components. How can I find out which ones are needed to include in the deployment package to be installed on client machines? Thanks a million Bill ...more >>

(Posted in general newsgroup) Not able to install MS Framework 1.1 Redistrabution on a new Windows 2000 Server with SP 3. This machine does not have IIS installed. Right after I agree to the EULA a message "The system cannot open the device or file specified. Internal Error 2755. 110, C...more >>

Hi everyone, does anyone know how to bind a registration mechanism into the setup deployment ? I want to distribute a application to a client but I need some sort of registration process to prevent them from pirating.... For example, I need them to enter a valid registration key before they can ...more >>

I would love to utilize more of the advanced features of the VS.Net setup projects, but finding good documentation has been a challenge. Does anyone know of a book covering this topic? ...more >>

I've been trying to get my .NET setup project to default to installing for all users (it's a Windows service). Passing the ALLUSERS=1 property on the command line doesn't appear to mean squat to the installer, which still presents the option for "Just Me" or "All Users," and "Just Me" is c...more >>

I've created a Deployment Project for my Windows application and have set... RemovePreviousVersion = True ....for the Deployment Project Properties. However when I build a later version of the application - and rebuild the Setup project, during installation the user is warned that th...more >>

In the launch conditions for a setup project in .NET, I've created a search for a registry key and if the value is equal to that specified, then the property is set to True and hence the setup can be terminated as required. However, if I change "Value"in the search properties to one that i...more >>

OK, I'm still using VS.Net 2002 and want to deploy a windows app from a websit the same way i would from a CD. I usually use the .net framework bootstrapper given on microsofts site to check for and install the framework. so here is my structure: root: dotnetfx.exe app.msi ...more >>

I hope you guys can help me with that. I created an application that uses an Access DB. I have two questions. 1.) How can I upgrade the old app without uninstalling it, or uninstall it and then install the new app automatically. I don't want the user to go to add/remove apps. 2.) How can I ...more >>

Hi NG, i try to write a little setup, which supports 3 install options (checkbox). I would like to know the states of my checkboxes, but it seems like i can't write something like this ((CHECKBOXA1 And CHECKBOXA2) And Not (CHECKBOXA3)) Option 1 checked, Option 2 checked, Option3 uncheck...more >>

In a VS.NET Setup project, is it possible to delete an assembly used in a custom action, after the custom action has finished? I searched the newsgroups and found a post where somebody suggested setting the assembly's Exclude property to True. However, my Setup project won't build when that ...more >>

Hi Having a major problem installing Microsoft .net FRAMEWORK (dotnetfx.exe) Version 1.1 Im using windows xp professional and when your run the above executable the installation starts it gets to the stage where it is extracting the files from the windows installer pacakge then appear...more >>

Microsoft Consumer this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now t...more >>

How can I know if framework 1.1 is installed? Thanks, ...more >>

Does anybody ever answer these posts? I don't think I've seen ONE reply on any of these groups???????????????????...more >>

I created a setup project with no problem, and the installation is working fine. My program uses MSDE 2000, so I decided to include the MSDE merge modules, the connect.msm, and the other included with msde, but after adding them and compiling my application, my setup doesnt run anymore, If I dele...more >>