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Mailbag: How to detect the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 or greater in an MSI-based...
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Mailbag: Temporary files can be left behind after running .NET Framework 3.0...
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Mailbag: How to detect the presence of the Visual C++ 9.0 runtime...
Question:I saw a couple of previous blog posts that you wrote about how to detect the presence of the Visual C++ 2005 runtime files and the Visual C++ 2005 SP1 runtime files. I am creating an...
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How to perform a silent repair and uninstall of the .NET Framework 3.5 and...
Question:I have seen your blog posts that describe how to silently repair and uninstall the following versions of the .NET Framework:.NET Framework 1.0.NET Framework 1.1.NET Framework 2.0.NET Framework...
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My WinISP file server has been retired - please use my SkyDrive site instead
I have heard from several folks over the past couple of weeks who have had trouble downloading the tools and samples that I have posted on my old file server (http://astebner.sts.winisp.net). That...
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Mailbag: How to perform a silent install of the Visual C++ 2008...
Question:You previously posted a list of command line switches to perform silent and unattended installations of the Visual C++ 2005 runtime redistributable packages. How can I perform silent and...
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How to detect whether or not Visual Studio 2008 SP1 is installed on a system
Question:I am trying to install an application that requires Visual Studio 2008 SP1 before it can successfully install. How can I detect the presence of Visual Studio 2008 SP1?Answer:There is not an...
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Mailbag: Do I need still need older versions of the .NET Framework on my...
Question:I recently installed the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on my system. Afterwards, I looked in Add/Remove Programs, and it shows that I have all of the following versions of the .NET Framework...
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How to unblock installation of the .NET Framework 4 beta 1 on Windows XP...
Question:I tried to install the .NET Framework 4 beta 1 and Visual Studio 2010 beta 1 on my Windows XP Media Center system. It fails to install with an error like the following:Microsoft .NET...
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Mailbag: How to manage reboots when installing multiple versions of the .NET...
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Mailbag: Why does Windows Update continue offering the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1...
Question:I recently installed the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on my computer. Afterwards, I went to the Windows Update site to check for updates, and I see the following item in the list of updates that my...
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TurboTax 2009 can fail to install because it thinks the .NET Framework is not...
I’ve heard from a few customers over the past few days who have had trouble installing the new 2009 version of TurboTax. In the cases I’ve heard about so far, the installer for TurboTax reports that...
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Additional information about TurboTax 2009 setup issues caused by .NET...
Back in January, I wrote a blog post about errors that can occur while trying to install TurboTax 2009 because some .NET Framework 3.5 files and/or registry keys are missing from the computer. Since...
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Mailbag: How to detect the presence of the Visual C++ 2010 redistributable...
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Mailbag: How to perform a silent install of the Visual C++ 2010...
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Mailbag: Should I re-install the versions of the .NET Framework in a specific...
Question:I used the instructions and the cleanup tool in this blog post to remove all versions of the .NET Framework from my computer, and now I want to re-install them. Do I need to re-install them...
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Mailbag: Why is the .NET Framework still listed in the Programs and Features...
Question:I ran the .NET Framework cleanup tool and removed all versions of the .NET Framework from my computer. Why do I still see the .NET Framework listed in the Programs and Features control panel...
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How to open a Windows Phone .sln file in Visual Studio 2010 Professional...
Question:I have a Windows Phone project that was created by somebody else, and when I double-click on the .sln file, it opens in Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone. I have Visual Studio 2010...
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Mailbag: Can I install Windows Phone Developer Tools without the Visual...
Question:I already have Visual Studio 2010 Professional installed, and I would like to use it for Windows Phone development. The Windows Phone Developer Tools installs Visual Studio 2010 Express for...
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