Can't install .NET Framework

[aqw]

I need to install .NET Framework but have been having not been able to. My
Kodak All in One 5300 printer/scanner needs it.
I have tried to install it from my XP disk but get an error message. I have
search google, Micosoft everywhere for a fox, but get confusing info. I
called Kodak, but they refered me to Micosoft for the solution.
When I try to open my Kodak AiO program I get the following error message;
Please set registry Key HKLM\software\microsoft\.net framework\install root
to point to .net framework install location.
Net frameework is not installed on my computer, I cannot get it to install,
I am running XPsp2, Windows 32, Intel 4, 1GB ram.
Can anyone direct me to a solution?
Ann

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

deleting the catroot2 folder sometimes fixes that:
You cannot install some updates or programs: Go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822798&Product=winxp

 

[aqw]

Thank you for your reply.
I went to the link, and followed the instructions for Method 3-"Rename the
Catroot2 folder", and tried to install Net Framework and got the following
error message.
..NET Framework 1.1 setup.ese is not a valid Win32 application.
I then tried Method 1, and got the same error message.
Should I try all of them or is there another.Net Framework that I should
download?
Ann

 

[aqw]

Thank you for your reply.
I went to the link, and did Method 3-"Rename the Catroot2 folder", then
tried to install .Net Framework and got the following message-">NET Framework
1.1 setup.exe is not a valid Win32 application".
I next tried Medhod 1, and got the same error message, should I continue
with the fixes, or is there another version of .NET Framework that I should
download

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

'not a valid win32' sounds like Malware.

 

[aqw]

..NET Framework 1.1 was downloaded from Microsoft download site.

 

[DaLipton]

Hmmm.. I have one question about NET. Framework:

I have NET. Framework 2.0 installed, but i also have version 1.1 and 1.1
hotfix installed. Do i need 1.1 if i have 2.0 in my computer?

Thank you

 

[MAP]

Hmmm.. I have one question about NET. Framework:

I have NET. Framework 2.0 installed, but i also have version 1.1 and
1.1 hotfix installed. Do i need 1.1 if i have 2.0 in my computer?

Thank you

Yes,different programs that you have or may install require different
versions to work right.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hmmm.. I have one question about NET. Framework:

I have NET. Framework 2.0 installed, but i also have version 1.1 and 1.1
hotfix installed. Do i need 1.1 if i have 2.0 in my computer?

Yes, probably. Some programs need 1.1 and 2.0 will not work with them.
If you have such a program, you need it.

My recommendation is to keep all the .net versions. Uninstalling them
saves a tiny amount of disk space, and even if you don't need one of
them today, you may need it tomorrow.

 

[aqw]

All,
Thank you por pointing me in the right direction.
I think I found the solution to the problem.
I removed Office 2000 Pro. sp2, and .NET installed with no problem.
Now I have to find a way to not receive the following message when I try to
open some programs.
" The feature you are trying to use is on a CD-Rom or other removable disk
that is not available. Insert the 'Norton AntiVirus 2005' disk.
I have removed Norton's security from my computer, so it must be an imbedded
plugin in Office 2000.
The hunt continues, again thank you.
Ann

 

[dardruba]

I had difficulty installing SP1 for .NET Framework 2. This helped
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923100