Installation Issues

Question

My environment:

* Windows XP Pro SP3
* Visual Studio 2008 SP1

Attempting to install Web Client Software factory, which requires GAX, GAT, EntLib, etc.  I thought I was in good shape until I attempted to create a new C# - WAP solution based on Web Client Software Factory project template.  I would receive an error condition which I cannot even re-produce at this point because of my attempts to remediate the situation.  I've never had this sort of trouble with GAX/GAT and software factories.

At this point I cannot install GAX February 2007.  Nearing the end of the installation an error dialog is displayed named "Guidance Automation Extensions Setup" with error message "Error 1001:  The node to be removed is not a child of this node."  I click the OK button and the installation is rolled back.  Obviously there's some residue leftover from my initial installation attempts.

Looking forward to some guidance.

Answer 1

In the past I have a similar issue and I forced the uninstall with Windows Installer Cleanup Tool from here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/en-us 

Hope this helps.