.NET Framework 2.0 Beta 2 install issue

[Guest]

Hi,

While installing Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 for C#, the .NET framework 2.0
Beta 2 install doesnt complete and hangs. The problem started when my laptop
went into Hibernate mode during the install (the battery ran low). On
resumption, the install just hangs. After several restarts and shutdowns, the
problem still persists.

I cleanedup the registry of any .NET 2.0 entires (such as in the
HKLM/Software/Microsoft/.NETFramework, etc.). I also renamed the MSCoree.dll,
etc.

The only clue I have so far is that when I try to UNINSTALL .NET framework
1.1, I get a message that say something like: Error 1704: .NET 2.0 Beta 2
install has made updates and is suspended. Undo the changes before
proceeding. There is a button for undoing the changes, but when clicked it
pops up a window that hangs.

Appreciate any help.

 

[Bloodstar]

I have same problem with beta2 installation.

Today I found that maybe windows istaller is reason for that.
To clean windows installer configuration information you must use Windows
Installer Cleanup Utillity, and then
start setup again.

I Hope this helps



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[Guest]

When you get to this point, it is often easier to rebuild the machine than it
is to figure out how to fix the install. My suggestion is plunk down a few
bucks for either VMWare or VirtualPC and install your beta builds there. You
end up with far less headaches if you approach it this way. I wish I had a
fix for the install. As it did not roll back, it likely left a lot of loose
pieces lying around that you might not easily be able to fix.

The only suggestion I have is ensure the registry is completely cleared out
and all parts are deleted, but even that might not help.

One more possibility. Download the dotnetfx.exe (Redistributable) and try an
install of it before attempting Visual Studio again. THis may yield the same
results, however.


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[Guest]

Thanks for the suggestion - I did try installing just the framework (by
downloading the 2.0 beta 2 dotnetfx.exe) only to run into the same problem;
i.e., the framework does not complete the installation.

I will not explore the VMWare or VirtualPC approach.

Cheers!

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your suggestion. I tried cleaning up the the windows Installer
configuration. However, even when I used the cleanup utility, unregistered
and re-registered the Installer, the problem persists.

Cheers!