Another .net 3.5 sp1 will not install on server 2008 x64

Question

After reviewing the other topics I can still not get sp1 to install on my server (2008 x64 Standard Server)
Here is the error log.
08/17/09,13:28:22] Optional Component 'Microsoft .Net Framework 3.0 (x64)': [2] Component Optional Component 'Microsoft .Net Framework 3.0 (x64)' returned an unexpected value.
[08/17/09,13:28:28] WapUI: [2] DepCheck indicates Optional Component 'Microsoft .Net Framework 3.0 (x64)' is not installed.
What other info do you need?

The Roles and Features GUI do not work.
Will attempt to check via command line

The command line version ServerManagerCmd.exe -query failed to initialize.  Any ideas?

Answer 1

Hi Scout-II,

Thank you for your information. :)

Firstly, please check whether you have turned on the windows feature of .NET Framework 3.0.
Please go to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> Check the box next to Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0.

Secondly, use Verification Tool  to verify .Net Framework 2.0, 3.0. If .Net Framework 2.0 and 3.0 cannot be verified on your computer, you can try to follow the steps mentioned in the following blog to repair the .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0 on Windows Vista.
See: http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2007/03/26/how-to-repair-the-net-framework-2-0-and-3-0-on-windows-vista.aspx (also applied in Windows Server 2008)

If still no avail, could you please try to use collect tool to collect the log files of .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 from your "%temp%" folder?
http://blogs.msdn.com/heaths/archive/2008/05/09/visual-studio-and-net-log-collection-utility.aspx

You can upload your log files to SkyDrive and post the link back here.

Steps:
- Try to clean your "%temp%" folder
- Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (The installer must be run with administrator privileges - Right click the installer >> Click "Run as administrator")
- Collect the logs from "%temp%" folder
- Upload vslogs.cab file

Best regards,
Yichun Chen

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Answer 2

Hi Scout-II,

We are changing the issue type to “Comment” because you have not followed up with the necessary information. If you have more time to look at the issue and provide more information, please feel free to change the issue type back to “Question” by editing your initial post and changing the radio button at the top of the post editor window. If the issue is resolved, we will appreciate it if you can share the solution so that the answer can be found and used by other community members having similar questions.

Thank you!

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Answer 3

Hi Scout-II,

Do you mean that "Features" doesn't behave as the following?


If yes, it can be related to Server 2008.

To install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, we need .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0. However, we cannot distinguish whether .NET Framework 3.0 has been installed or not on your machine since this feature list was broken.

You could try repairing Server 2008. For one quicker way to repair OS. Here is a helpful thread, please see: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserversetup/thread/cd3d665f-3d95-4617-946d-55d8c03448fe

If the above suggestions don't work, you could try posting this issue on Technet - Windows Server 2008 forums to get more useful help there. After your issue is solved, please try installing .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 again. If you have any concern during the installation, I'm willing to help you with that.

I hope this can help you a lot. If I misunderstood, please feel free to let me know.

Best regards,
Yichun Chen

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Answer 4

No because this is NOT Vista, it is Server 2008 and that dialog does not exists.

This is the dialog I have to deal with, it worked until the failed install of dot net 3.5 sp2 came along.

  Server Manager (ServerName)
    Roles
    Features

In the Roles pane I see the following Error

    Unexpected error refreshing Server Manager: No signature was present in subject. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x900B0100)

Answer 5

Hi Scout-II,

Thank you for your information. It's helpful.

For Windows Server 2008, I've checked my suggestion above and changed a little. Please read it again. I hope that it can help you a lot.

In the Roles pane I see the following Error

    Unexpected error refreshing Server Manager: No signature was present in subject. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x900B0100)

Frankly speaking, I think that one better way might be to post the issue of getting back "Features GUI" on Windows Server 2008 forums because this feature is related to OS itself. There're more Server 2008 experts on "Server 2008" forums. You can get more useful help there.

However, you can try the tricks that I posted above before Windows Server 2008 forum. :)

Best regards,
Yichun Chen

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Answer 6

Thanks will try the repair, will let you know what happens.

Answer 7

Hi Scout-II,

I hope your issue will be solved ASAP. If you have any issue during the installation after Windows Server 2008 has been repaired, please feel free to let me know.

Best regards,
Yichun Chen

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Answer 8

Hello Chen,

   I installed .netframework 3.5 on my windows 2008 R2 Server. But i am unable to find few libraries from .netframework 3.5.. for example Microsoft.ServiceModel.Web. 

Do you have any idea? what i have to do to get those libraries?

Thanks,

Sam

Answer 9

Hi Sam,

I would suggest you to open a new thread in this forum so that we can focus on your issue. :)

I'm willing to help you.

Best regards,
Yichun Chen

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Answer 10

YiChun
Just wanted to let you know the last set of updates from Windows installed and the issue has repaired itself. 

Answer 11

Hi Sam,

Thank you for your kindly sharing. I really appreciate that. :)

I'm so glad to hear that. Cheer!

Have a good weekend.

Best regards,
Yichun Chen

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