.NET Framework Installation for Vista x64

Have any of you been successful in installing Microsoft .NET Framwork on Vista 64? I tried following the instructions below, but have problems at the last step for some reason ( http://kbase.gfi.com/showarticle.asp?id=KBID003100 ):




This issue is resolved in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1, however you will need to use the following procedure to install both the .NET Framework and the Service Pack at the same time:

Download Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable Package and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 using links below:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable Package
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
Save both installations in the same directory
Ensure that the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable Package is named dotnetfx.exe. If not, change its name to dotnetfx.exe.
Ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 is named dotnetfxsp1.exe. If not, change its name to dotnetfxsp1.exe.
Open command prompt as Administrator, and change to the directory where the two installations are saved.
Run the following commands using the order shown below
dotnetfx.exe /c:"msiexec.exe /a netfx.msi TARGETDIR=C:\dotnet"
dotnetfxsp1.exe /Xp:C:\dotnet\netfxsp.msp
msiexec.exe /a c:\dotnet\netfx.msi /p c:\dotnet\netfxsp.msp
Install both Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and Service Pack 1 by running C:\dotnet\netfx.msi

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6&displaylang=en

Its up to 3.5 already

 

Thanks for responding. I tried the various versions of .NET Framework on the Microsoft website, but none have worked. That's why I tried the slipstream version that I posted above, but I couldn't get that to work. I am trying to install one of the very useful Motion Technology search programs which can be found here:

http://www.motiont.com/Downloads.aspx

The programs install fine, but as you try to run them they quickly disappear a split second after you see it. I tried contacting Motion Technologies, but other than suggesting to install version 2.0 of the .NET Framework, they were not able to resolve the incompatibility with Vista 64. Still looking for suggestions from the experts out there on these forums. Thanks in advance.

 

Did you try running it in XP compatibility mode and administrator mode?

 

I'm not sure how you do the XP compatibility mode. I did install it with Admin right if that's what you mean by the 2nd part of your comment. For the XP mode, do you have set up a dual boot XP & Vista by partitioning it? I've heard about a USB XP boot, but it seems like a lengthy process. I just wrote to Microsoft about this issue & will post the result if I hear from them. Thanks for the help & for those who haven't used Motion Technology software... I highly recommend it if you're searching for local sale ads or cars.

 

I mean right click the .exe file > Properties > Compatibility tab > Run in Win XP SP2 mode > Apply

The disappearing might not be related to Net framework

 

THANKS! That did it! I've been trying over a day to get this to work. I'm not sure how to add to your Rep Power, but you truly deserve it. Thanks again!!!

 

No problem. Enjoy.

Just do that method everytime you have compatibility problems.