.NET Framework 3.5 Installation Error

Question

I have a problem installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. After I open the installer, it downloads the file and starts installing. Then, an error message pops up that say setup.exe has an error, and has stopped working. This happens every time I try to install the framework. I got the framework download file from the Microsoft Download Center (link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=333325fd-ae52-4e35-b531-508d977d32a6&displaylang=en ). I currently have version 1.1, and Hotfix KB929729. I am running Windows Vista Home Basic. Could someone help me with this issue ASAP? Thank you for your time.

Answer 1

 

Can you please follow the instructions at:

 

What to do when you go to post a setup and deployment issue on the MSDN forums?
http://blogs.msdn.com/aaronru/archive/2007/12/10/what-to-do-when-you-go-to-post-a-setup-and-deployment-issue-on-the-msdn-forums.aspx

 

It will help us investigate this further.

Answer 2

Here is the other info:

Cabinet file: http://www.mediafire.com/?7dhz1tovmvl

Vista Validation Tool Results:

THE FOLLOWING SCRIPT will check to make sure that .NET Framework 3.5

is installed properly and will tell you what is not configured appropriately

WINDOWS VERSION: 6.0.6000

POTENTIAL ERROR: REGISTRYDUMP: reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework

Setup\NDP\v3.0" /v "SP"

 

 

ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

ERROR: Netfx3.0 SP1 is not installed

POTENTIAL ERROR: REGISTRYDUMP: reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework

Setup\NDP\v3.5" /v "Install"

ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

ERROR: Netfx3.5 RTM is not installed

Answer 3

For this line:

[01/07/08,21:09:11] Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5: [2] Error code 1 for this component means "Incorrect function.

 

Error code 1 is usually due to some beta stuff or corrupted registry.

 

The following steps can be used to update the registry in order to repair the Windows Vista component store in order to work around this error:

1. Open an administrative command prompt by clicking on the Start menu, choosing All Programs, then Accessories, then right-clicking on the Command Prompt item and choosing Run as administrator
2. Type the following command:  reg delete HKLM\COMPONENTS /v StoreDirty /f

Also check if there is any beta stuff you can find in ARP, then uninstall them.

FYI: Updated .NET Framework cleanup tool: http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2007/12/04/6659905.aspx can be used to uninstall the .NET Framework beta or some remnants of 2.0 sp1 /3.0 sp1 failed.

 

Thanks

Answer 4

Thanks for the response.

However, I tried the first thing, and it didn't work:

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6000]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>reg delete HKLM\COMPONENTS /v StoreDirty /f
ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

C:\Windows\system32>

Also, I tried the tool, but it didn't help with the problem.

What should I do know?

Answer 5

Is there KB929300 in your Vista updates list?

Try to uninstall it and reinstall from \WCU\dotNetFramework\dotNetMSP\x86\NetFX3.0-KB929300-v6000-x86.msu (you can first copy it to the HD and run from HD to avoid potential media issue)

 

What happens?

 

Also here is some tips for installation: http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2519361&SiteID=1

 

Thanks

Answer 6

I looked at the Vista update list, and it said that it tried to install it, but failed to.

Answer 7

Hi

Thanks for you reply and it is possible that the OS component store has gotten into a corrupt state.

 

So, besides the suggestion I've given, you may also try to use updated version of the .NET Framework cleanup tool to uninstall .NET 3.5 and repair the .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0 on Windows Vista: http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2007/03/26/how-to-repair-the-net-framework-2-0-and-3-0-on-windows-vista.aspx

 

Temporarily turn off the Windows updates.

Then install .NET Framework 3.5 again.

 

Thanks

Answer 8

Thanks for all of your help. However, it turns out that the problem was something different. In Programs and Features, I chose the option of Turning Windows features on or off. It turns out that .NET Framework 3.0 was not fully turned on. When I fully turned it on, I could finally successfully install .NET Framework 3.5.

Answer 9

I also had the same problem installing Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 on Vista and the fix was to go to Control Panel ---> Programs and Features ---> Turn Windows features on and off ---> Microsoft .NET Framework v3.0 and select all of the following check boxes:

 

• Windows Communication Foundation HTTP Activation
• Windows Communication Foundation Non-HTTP Activation
• XPS Viewer

 

TimeFreedom

Answer 10

Hi,

I have also been trying to install vs 2008 pro on a vista biz laptop & i have also encountered the same issues per postings here, ".net framework 3.5 failed to install"

my machine setup has vista business and vs 2005 pro installed...
i tried updating the windows feature and even copied the dvd's contents to my HD and still to no avail...

until, i tried this approach:

i installed vs 2008 c# express edition, and this worked fine...
then i installed vs 2008 pro... and finally, it installed sucessfully...

now, i'm observing for any issues w/ both vs versions running side-by-side...

hope this helps too...

Answer 11

 

Hi,

 

I've had a similar experiance regarding the inability to install VS2008. I uninstalled all VS related software, patches, and ran the aforementioned clean-up utility. I fully enabled the framework then reattempted the VS2008 installation. I recieve the same error when the installer attempts to install the 3.5 framework. As with every attempt, the error message in the log specifies the "Incorrect function." error. I even tried installing the 3.5 framework over the internet by downloading it directly from Microsoft. That attempt failed also.

 

I noticed the previous post the mentioned the 20008 C# Express edition installation works and that the VS2008 Pro will work after successfully installing the Express edition. I really hope I won't need to install both versions. Has anyone found a solution for this issue?

 

Here is some background information: I'm running Windows Vista (Ultimate) and I had uninstalled VS2005 Pro.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

Answer 12

Same problem here ... error when the installer gets to the 3.5 framework ....

environment - Vista Ultimate 64-bit, Intel DG33FB, Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB, NVidia GeForce 8800, Western Digital Caviar SE16


Tried all of the above suggestion (except for installing express) and no success.... ANYONE from Microsoft listening out there?


Thanks in Advance


Log File:

[06/01/08,13:02:08] Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 (x64): [2] Error code 1 for this component means "Incorrect function.
"
[06/01/08,13:02:08] Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 (x64): [2] Component Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 (x64) returned an unexpected value.
[06/01/08,13:02:08] Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 (x64): [2] Return from system messaging: Incorrect function.

[06/01/08,13:02:14] setup.exe: [2] ISetupComponent::Pre/Post/Install() failed in ISetupManager::InternalInstallManager() with HRESULT -2147023293.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 (x64) is not installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 64bit Prerequisites (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Document Explorer 2008 was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Visual Studio Web Authoring Component was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition - ENU was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0 SP2 was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 3.5 was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for the Microsoft Office system (version 3.0 Runtime) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Tools for the 2007 Microsoft Office System Runtime was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 Design Tools was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 For Devices was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK R2 for Pocket PC was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK R2 for Smartphone was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Device Emulator version 3.0 (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Remote Debugger (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio 2008 was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Crystal Reports Basic 64-Bit Runtime for Visual Studio 2008 was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Windows SDK for Visual Studio 2008 Tools (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Windows SDK for Visual Studio 2008 Headers and Libraries (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Windows SDK for Visual Studio 2008 Win32 Tools (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Windows SDK for Visual Studio 2008 .NET Framework Tools (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft Windows SDK for Visual Studio 2008 SDK Reference Assemblies and IntelliSense (x64) was not attempted to be installed.
[06/01/08,13:02:14] VS70pgui: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft SQL Publishing Wizard was not attempted to be installed.

Answer 13

hey kkemerait,

i think that is the same i issue i bumped into...
you might just as well install an express first, on my case; it worked... then after that, i installed vs2008...

i have no issues now on my vs 2008, even if i have the express installed...
if u need to install the express, just pick one... you don't need to install all of them...

Answer 14

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 15

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 16

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 17

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 18

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 19

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 20

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 21

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 22

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 23

i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 24

  i have exactly the same problem while i try to install vs2008 on my new notebook which runs "Vista Business"...
and I also try to download .Net Framework 3.5 seperately..

However, with no luck

don't know why?


Still no solution??

Answer 25

Thank GOD! for your post!!!

Answer 26

This can be an issue with the permission with the ServiceModel 3.0.0.0 registry key. Find the below link for more details

http://codekeep.net/ASPNET/code/snippets/16827/Unable-to-install-NET-Framework-30-35-VS2008-Solution/view.aspx