Error on installing 3.4 net framework help

Asked By ellenV 0 points N/A Posted on - 01/31/2012

I have downloaded 3.5 netframework for Windows XP in order to run a game. While installing, it gives me the error message that “you must install windows installer 3.1 prior to the installation of Microsoft.net framework 3.5”. So when installing the windows installer 3.1 the system again comes up with the message that “system have newer service pack, there is no need to install”. I am using the windows XP service pack 3. Should I need to install the newer version of windows installer or should I download the latest version of Microsoft.net framework?

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Answered By 9fuad6 0 points N/A #97094

Error on installing 3.4 net framework help

It's a very common problem for Windows XP users. The average available features in windows XP run in 32bit x86. If you have a higher processor like core series, then you can run Net framework 2.5 or higher very easily. Beside this, if you use Windows 7, then it'll be very easy to use all updated versions of net framework. Now, listen carefuly. First of all, download a latest version of net framework from microsoft official site. First of all try it for 32bit. This will work both in Windows XP & Windows 7. But if you download only latest version, then it'll come up with Windows 7 & 64bit compatibility. If you get success, then enjoy. But if you get trouble again, then open the Action center from Control Panel & start "Check for update". It'll automatically update the latest version of net framework. The 2nd one is slightly easier, but the 1st one is good & classic.

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Answered By nielfab 0 points N/A #97097

Error on installing 3.4 net framework help

No need to panic, In order to solve your problem it is better that you will uninstall first your previously installed .netframework versions. As your .netframework might cause a conflict between your older version of .netframework to the newer ones. I suggest to do this steps to make things in its place and will have no conflicts if you update in newer versions.

1. First go to : Control Panel > Add Remove Programs > Uninstall .netframework versions

2. Go to this Official Site and Download .netframework 3.5

3. After the installation is done it is better to reboot your computer so that it will have a good restart to the system.

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Answered By Sharath Reddy 590495 points N/A #344391

Error on installing 3.4 net framework help

If you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 and you have a problem with Windows Installer when installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, try updating your version to Windows Installer 4.5. This version is released as redistributable for the following operating systems:

• Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Windows XP Service Pack 3
• Windows Vista
• Windows Vista Service Pack 1
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
• Windows Server 2008

Head down to the Windows Installer 4.5 download page and download the installer. Once Windows Installer 4.5 is installed, you can download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. It requires Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008. This should fix the problem.

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