Confusing message while installing .NET framework 2.0

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Hi friends,

When I try to install the .NET framework 2.0 SP2 (.exe), it gives me following error:

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You must install Windows Installer 3.1 to complete installation. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 requires that Windows Installer 3.1 be installed prior to the installation.

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I know that I should install Windows installer before trying to install the framework, but why the error message talks about Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, not 2.0?

Thanks a lot.
s.john

Posted 19-Apr-10 19:05pm

shinujohn

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Sandeep Mewara · Answer 1 · 2010-04-19T19:31:00

Solution 1

have you checked that the framework to be installed as pre-requisite is V2.0 and not 3.5? Which version of .Net you used to create installer?

Just check if it's configured somewhere for V3.5 to be installed.

Posted 19-Apr-10 19:31pm

Sandeep Mewara

shinujohn · Answer 2 · 2010-04-19T19:51:00

Solution 2

I am sorry if my question wasn't clear enough, but all I wanted is just install the .NET framework 2.0 SP2 in a clean Windows XP machine. So I downloaded the installer from Microsoft website and ran it - which gave me the above error!

Posted 19-Apr-10 19:51pm

shinujohn

Sandesh M Patil · Answer 3 · 2010-04-22T00:11:00

Solution 3

Your Windows Installer version may be lower than 3.1. download 3.1 version. May be this will help u... :)

Posted 22-Apr-10 0:11am

Sandesh M Patil