RichardOnRails wrote:
> On Mar 31, 11:20 am, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote:
>> RichardOnRails wrote:
>>>>> Microsoft Update identified four updates as appropriate to the current
>>>>> state of my WinXP-Pro./SP2 system. After reviewing them, I selected
>>>>> all four and directed that the updates be applied. After the update
>>>>> complete, a window opened informing me::
>>
>>>>> The following updates were not installed
>>>>> * Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: x86 (KB829019)
>>>>> * Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
>>
>>>>> "Add or Remove Programs" indicates the following Microsoft .NET
>>>>> Framework elements are installed:
>>>>> * (English)
>>>>> * 1.0 Hotfix
>>>>> * 1.1
>>>>> * 1.1 Hotfix
>>>>> * 2.0 Beta 2
>>>>> * SDK (English)
>>
>>>>> Why were the updates not installed?
>>
>>> On Mar 30, 7:33 pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote:
>>>> See Resolution: Method 1 (preferable) or Method 2
>>>> inhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/923100(ignorethe title).
>>
>>>> If no joy, see this related post by my colleague
>>>> MowGreen:http://groups.google.com/group/micro...update/msg/4d7...
>>
>>>> How to determine which versions of the .NET Framework are installed and
>>>> whether service packs have been
>>>> appliedhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/318785
>>
>>> Thanks for your excellentfor your excellent advice, Robear. I followed
>>> some of the
>>> guidance of the sites your referenced. Thinks seem to go very well
>>> until I tried MS Update. I may of had a failure because I was running
>>> Firefox while I was running Update in IE7. I'll try again later today
>>> without running other apps while updating.
>>
>>> Just for the record, here's what I did and experienced:
>>
>>> * Uninstalled entire .Net Framework
>>> * Ran WindowsInstallCleanup(MSICUU2.exe)
>>> * Ran MaxRegistryCleaner.exe
>>> o Closed all running apps
>>> o Automatically backed up Registry
>>> * Ran Microsoft Update in IE7 with Custom option: Got 3 Software,
>>> Optional MS .Net Frmwk items:
>>> o Ver. 1.1
>>> o 2.0 x86
>>> o 3.0 x86
>>> * Update failed:
>>> o Downloading Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1 (update 1 of 3)...
>>> done!
>>> o Downloading Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: x86 (KB829019) (update 2
>>> of 3)... done!
>>> o Downloading Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416) (update 3
>>> of 3)... done!
>>> o Initializing installation... done!
>>> o Installing Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1 (update 1 of 3)...
>>> failed!
>>> o Installing Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: x86 (KB829019) (update 2 of
>>> 3)...Canceled
>>> o Canceling updates...
>>
>>> Again, thanks for sharing your Microsoft wisdom...
>>
>> YW.
>>
>>> I followed some of the guidance of the sites your referenced.
>>
>> Why only some of it (unless you meant that you only used KB932100)?
>>
>>> I was running Firefox while I was running Update in IE7.
>>
>> You /must/ use IE to update via Windows Update website.
>>
>> Is Automatic Updates enabled?
>>
>>> * Ran MaxRegistryCleaner.exe
>>> o Closed all running apps
>>> o Automatically backed up Registry
>>
>> Does that mean you backed-up the Registry prior to running
>> MaxRegistryCleaner? If a Registry cleaner doesn't automatically make
>> back-ups of the changes being made (or prompts you to do so...and you do
>> so), steer clear of it. In fact, it might be a good idea to steer clear
>> of
>> all Registry cleaners: Your use of MaxRegistryCleaner may be why these
>> updates are failing. Readhttp://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099and draw
>> your own conclusions.
>>
>> If you followed the instructions in KB923100, you should have manually
>> downloaded/installed the .NET Framework versions you originally had
>> installed. Then Windows Update/Automatic Updates should have offered you
>> appropriate Service Packs and Hotfixes for them.
>>
>> Please post about any additional Windows Update problems in the Windows
>> Update-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsupdate.
>>
>> PS: .NET Framework v2 and .NET Framework v2 SP1 were released years ago.
>> Why did you still have a .NET Framework v2 beta build installed?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Adminhttp://aumha.net
>> DTS-Lhttp://dts-l.net/
>
> Hi Robear,
>
> I'm replying here simply to respond to your questions on this thread.
> In the future I will use the update NG. First off, update has been
> successful. At least, I've got:
> - 1.1
> - 2.0 SP1
> - 3.0
> I thought I'd have 3.5 recommended/installed also, but it wasn't
> recommended by Update. I'll probable get that when I install some app
> that requires it.
>
> Since my problem is solved, there's no need for you to read further.
> Out of respect for the fact you provided me with a number of
> instructive questions, I have listed them below, along with my
> responses.
>
> Again, thank for offering me your guidance. It is much appreciated.
>
> Best wishes,
> Richard
>
>>> I followed some of the guidance of the sites your referenced.
>> Why only some of it (unless you meant that you only used KB932100)?
> Yes, I only used 935100.
>
>>> I was running Firefox while I was running Update in IE7.
>> You /must/ use IE to update via Windows Update website.
> I was using Update under IE7. I was running Firefox in another
> window.
>
>> Is Automatic Updates enabled?
> Yes
>
>>> * Ran MaxRegistryCleaner.exe
>>> o Closed all running apps
>>> o Automatically backed up Registry
>> Does that mean you backed-up the Registry prior to running
>> MaxRegistryCleaner?
> No, MaxRegCl offers that as a start-up option and I elected it.
>
>
>> Read http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw
>> your own conclusions.
> I will.
>
>> If you followed the instructions in KB923100, you should have manually
>> downloaded/installed the .NET Framework versions you originally had
>> installed. Then Windows Update/Automatic Updates should have offered you
>> appropriate Service Packs and Hotfixes for them.
> I didn't read far enough to learn that. I'll follow up on it
>
>> Please post about any additional Windows Update problems in the Windows
>> Update-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsupdate.
>
>> PS: .NET Framework v2 and .NET Framework v2 SP1 were released years ago.
>> Why did you still have a .NET Framework v2 beta build installed?
> I don't know ... but I don't have it anymore :-)

> I didn't read far enough to learn that. I'll follow up on it

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