Problem installing Async CTP SP1 (Refresh)

Question

Hi guys,

 

I'm attempting to install the Async CTP refresh on my office machine.

Win XP + VS 2010 Premium SP1. I've been previously trying to install the package but failed due to incompatibility with VS SP1.

 

Attempt 1 :

The installation failed. I've examined the log file and noticed two entries :

"Install failed on product Microsoft .NET 4 Client Profile PLK" and "MSI returned 0x66A"

 

Attempt 2 :

The installation seems to have frozen after downloading and verifying all files, it says that it's installing NDP40-KB0000002 but there seems to be no progress.

 

Has anyone run into this yet?

Answer 1

We have not tested PLK specifically but I don't see a reason why it should fail, so I'd like to see the log file. Can you email it to me to avnera at Microsoft dot com?

Another thing to verify is that the prior CTP was uninstalled before you started.

The install can take a while, please let me know if it ended up succeeding.

Looking forward to hear from you.

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Avner Aharoni

Answer 2

succeeded on my 3rd attempt.

 

I'd be happy to send the log file, but I have no idea where is it stored ?

Answer 3

I'm glad to hear that it installed.

The logs are in the %temp% directory but they are not named in a useful way. Next time if you run into the issue, open that folder and grab the latest log. 

Answer 4

I know this post is a month old but I want to add that it took me over an hour to install the Async CTP; so if you are wondering if it's still installing because it takes long... yes it is. Patience needed!