First, let me say that I have no knowledge of the Net Framework what so ever. I have a new program that requires the .NET framework in order to run. I downloaded the redistributable version from the windows website. I run XP Home Edition with all updates including SP2. When I click on the file...more >>

I've been trying to install the .net framework component on 3 different computers on XP. Sometimes after the beginning of the install I have a '' Iexpress setup encountered a problem and need to close'' and it seems that the install is still continuing on backgroung since the install bar is still pr...more >>

I have a .NET addin that is currently being deployed via an msi setup created by VS setup and deployment wizard. I have to register the addin dll manually via the regasm.exe. Can the msi setup be configured to automatically register the addin dll as it is being deployed by the setup.exe? ...more >>

I wrote and installed a small VBdotNet application on several user machines. During an update installation, the uninstall phase failed, triggering an error. The error indicates that the uninstaller is attempting to remove a registry key which has no connection to the application. I’m gues...more >>

When performing an installation on a machine that has a previous version of my application, the PREVIOUS version's OnAfterInstall method is called, not the new version's! How can I solve this problem? Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance. ...more >>

Hi, how can I get the current machine to use later in a custom action? thanks -- Message posted via http://www.dotnetmonster.com...more >>

Hi, I have created a web project that also installs some extra DLL and supporting files and wanted to place those in a diffrent directory to the one the web application is installed. How can I add a dialog that allows the user to select a diffrent folder to install. Thanks for any help or suggest...more >>

Hi, how can I add a launch condition that checks to see if MSMQ is installed on the computer (the same way it checks to see if IIS is installed) Thanks for any help! -- Message posted via http://www.dotnetmonster.com...more >>

Hi, I tried to remove assembly from Framework 1.1 Configuration, it says 'Error removing assembly' I then hit the gactil which results the following Microsoft (R) .NET Global Assembly Cache Utility. Version 1.1.4322.573 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation 1998-2002. All rights reserved. ...more >>

The setup project for my COM Shimmed managed assembly builds OK but displays an error dialog when the installer is run: Module C:\...Tool.Shim.dll.manifest failed to register. HRESULT -2147024703. Contact your support personnel. If I click to continue installation, my add-in appears to be wo...more >>

I cant sort out why I cant install the .Net Framework on Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition. It does the same thing every time I try despite renaming mscoree.dll and double checking permissions etc. I have installed the 2.0 Framework on 2003 Server without issue before. The error is; Erro...more >>

Why is it impossible to get .NET products out the door? Who is responsible for the setup project in VS ? I installed the German Bootstrapper plug-in in German VS.2003 to include ..NET runtime. When building a setup project, the dialoge appears for minutes: "Visual Studio Professional ...more >>

Doing an install of the ".NET Framework 1.1" I get an error: Error 1935: An error occurred during the installation of assembly component {B386D0EB-954A-4242-B434-AF57554CFADE}. HRESULT: -2147024891. Has anyone got any clues as to what could be cauing this? Searching the archives suggest t...more >>

I have a need to check to see if ASP .NET is installed. Is there any good way to do this from C#? ...more >>

I have this error when I try to resintall my .net framework 1.1. It won't allow me to delete mscoree.dll during the installation when the error occurs. If I stop the installation, installation will rollback including deleting mscoree.dll. I cannot install .net framework 1.1 due to this error. ...more >>

When i add a setup project in my VB.Net project,After this when i try to build this setup project, An error occur. the error message is; "C:\Documents and Settings\mughal\Desktop\Setup2\Setup2.vdproj Unrecoverable build error" I don't know what wrong with this. Other project are working fine. D...more >>

Is it possible to assign the installation of .NET framework 1.1 to computers via a GPO, or possibly use Automatic Updates/SUS to accomplish this? I want to find a way to roll out the .NET framework across the business without needing to visit each machine (or without needing to re-image all t...more >>

This may be an easy question for vetern users to answer, but i'm just learning. I'm a college student and am taking a VB and C++ class. With my VB book, I got 6 CD's. 1. Visual Basic.net Standard 2. Visual Studio.net Prerequisites 3 - 6. MSDN Library Disc 1-3 When installed, worki...more >>

Hello all, I would like to add two launch conditions for my application: 1. Check if the Windows Version is WindowsXP. 2. Check if DirectX Version 9 or later is installed. as for 1, i know that there is the Property VersionNT, but in the value field, i put the value 500 (Windows2000) and...more >>

I have a failure to install with one of the .net framework service packs. I'm running windows XP sp3 - build 2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158 (service pack 2) Here the information that I have. 1) Windows update lists an update of: Windows .NET framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Download size 0Kb 0...more >>

I installed VS 2003 and MSDN with instructions to integrate with VB. However, MSDN did not integrate. Is there another way that I can access the contents of the MSDN files? Thanks ...more >>

Hi, I'm trying to invoke the installation of the dotnet framework through an InstallShield program using the LaunchAppAndWait(dotnetfx.ex,"",WAIT) command. Within a few seconds after it starts, it throws out a message "To continue with setup, it is necessary to reset the windows installer. ...more >>

Hi, I'm trying out the silent installation of the dotnetfx.exe. I'm just doing the same thing that the microsoft site advises. In the command prompt, I type dotnetfx.exe /q:a /c:"install.exe /q". But the program simply exits. There is no sign of any installation going on. But if I remove the "...more >>

Hi, What I need install before .NET Framework 1.1 under windows 2000 server ? MDAC version ? IIS ? Service Pack ? Thanks a lot ...more >>

I recently added a compile to a setup project which was written in vs net rather than vb 6. The setup project insists on distributing the framework. This would be ok, but ever since it planted itself there, I have been unable to compile the project. Well, actually I can compile it, I just ca...more >>

Hello, I am trying to use DotNet to create a MSI that will install a DotNet service and a VB6 service. If the service exists already, I need it to be able to stop the service, install it and then start it up again. But I also need a way to set a switch to not have it start the service if indic...more >>

Hello, I have a problem with MSI package created by VS.NET. I use WinXP (Windows Installer 2.0) My installation package contains assembly with custom action and another app files. Package was created with RemovePreviousVersion=True. I install for example version 1.0 of MSI. Then I chan...more >>

Hello, I have a problem with MSI package created by VS.NET. I use WinXP (Windows Installer 2.0) My installation package contains assembly with custom action and another app files. Package was created with RemovePreviousVersion=True. I install for example version 1.0 of MSI. Then I chan...more >>

Hi This is a Windows 2000 Sever. My account is local administrator and I am connecting to the server through Remote Desktop Connection. As soon as I start the installer (NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe) I get the following error ************************* Error 1305 Error reading from file:...more >>

I've tried to install .Net framework on WindowsNT4sp6 as specified in the minimum requirements.. So, i have this virtual machine (VMWare) running over XP, and there i created this WindowsNT instance so i can make some stress tests and when i tried to install .Net framework v1.1. i get this er...more >>

Complete Error: Faulting application devenv.exe, version 7.10.3077.0, faulting module kernel32.dll, version 5.0.2195.6897, fault address 0x0000e592. Specifics: Installed Rational ClearCase. Open up a solution under new source control, bind the projects to source control, all is OK. Attemp...more >>

Hi, I am creating a setup project VS2003, I have a user interface with couple of check boxes, I want to search the registry and get the settings if existing and then set the default values for the check boxes while installation. Any pointers are appreciated RKS ...more >>

I'm using a generic setup project in vb.net 2003 to setup my application. When it is installed on a pc using Microsoft Dot Net Framework version 1.1.4322.2032 it works fine. When it is installed on a pc using the dot net framework beta verison 2 a message appears asking that version 1.1.432...more >>

I've written a web setup project which works OK except that each time I install it the default document (in IIS) changes to default.aspx and I want it to be default.htm. Can add something in my web setup project to set the default document during installation? -- Steve...more >>

I've just created my first setup project, and managed to insert a extra dialog and activate a custom action. This all works fine. I was wondering whether I'm able to modify the uninstall dialog. Currently it's asking whether I want to uninstall or repair. Am I able to insert a third radio bu...more >>

I've created an application that uses an Access database. I want to include that database when I install the application on client machines. These users will be stand alone machines ( not networked). I'm having difficulting with packaging this in the setup and deployment project. Since the ...more >>

Dear sir, I have an asp.net application with a windows service on it. Currently, I do everthing manaully, copy web folder to remote and use installutil.exe to install the windows service. My question is how can I write an exe to install the windows service automatically?? And tutorial or co...more >>