Cannot install Net Framework 4

Question

Having trouble installing net framework 4 on Vista 64 bit.  The installer downloads and gets about 1/4 through installing then errors out.  Also having a similar problem uninstalling 3.5 or trying to modify any C++ or Net Framework program.

Answer 1

What is the Service Pack level in your Vista?

If you don't have SP1 and SP2 for Vista installed, you should do that first.

Make sure any remnants of failed .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.0 installs are removed with this tool:

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx

Download the standalone installer for .NET Framework 4.0:

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17718

Before running the installer, clear out your %temp% directory and disable your AV software.

Run the installer As Administrator.

If the installation fails, share your install logs as follows:

Collect your install logs with this:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=E0DA314F-6216-4A18-BC6B-7D29CF83AF20&displaylang=e&displaylang=en

After you run Collect.exe, you'll find vslogs.cab in your %temp% directory. Please upload vslogs.cab to a public site, like SkyDrive, and post the link here.

Answer 2

Running the programs now ty for the reply will get back to you with the logs.

Answer 3

OK ran the programs .NET Framework 4.0 still closed after a fatal error in the same spot.  I collected the logs and uploaded them to skydrive here.

https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=057C2730D7DD19E7&id=57C2730D7DD19E7!104

Answer 4

Hi Sarvoc,

From the installation log we can find:

[10/4/2011, 21:35:9]Exe (C:\d262893c3f832944c55d3f\Windows6.0-KB956250-v6001-x64.msu) failed with 0x1 - Incorrect function. .
[10/4/2011, 21:35:9]PerformOperation on exe returned exit code 1 (translates to HRESULT = 0x1)
[10/4/2011, 21:35:16] Returning IDOK. INSTALLMESSAGE_ERROR [The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2203. ]

MSI (s) (20:D0) [21:35:16:320]: Note: 1: 2203 2: C:\Windows\Installer\151bf1cc.ipi 3: -2147024629
Action start 21:35:16: InstallInitialize.
DEBUG: Error 2203:  Database: C:\Windows\Installer\151bf1cc.ipi. Cannot open database file. System error -2147024629
MSI (s) (20:D0) [21:35:16:333]: Product: Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile -- The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2203. The arguments are: C:\Windows\Installer\151bf1cc.ipi, -2147024629,

Please check this article about error code 2203: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2006/06/09/624546.aspx

Additionally, I notice you have some removable device connect to to your somputer, please disconect them before setup. And remember to turn off your anti-virus/antispyware software during installation.

If there are any updates, please feel free to let us know.

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Answer 5

In addition to Andrew's suggestions, I noted from your vslogs.cab that you did not clear out your %temp% directory prior to running the installer.

Please be sure to do that before attempting installation again.

There are also additional possible fixes in the answers in these threads:

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/netfxsetup/thread/ae70d0f8-2dcb-4ff5-9d9f-94efd30455c3

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/netfxsetup/thread/52cc838d-0938-4e53-b87b-c0785bca16c7

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/netfxsetup/thread/ffa7dcf0-1704-45c1-aa51-0e9e7d7ef964

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/vssetup/thread/82f1b425-2bed-4bcf-9154-196b844c1adb