On Mar 31, 10:18 pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote:
> 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(ignorethetitle).
>
> >>>> 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=28099anddraw
> >> 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.
>
> >> Readhttp://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099and 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
>
> In future, RTFM in its entirety before acting! <eg>

Mea Culpa :-(