Error Code 643 Installing .Net Update KB886903

I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is 866903.

I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
that file is not on my system.

..Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.

Any ideas how to rectify this issue?

Thanks

"Rock",

Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
included in the patch package.

Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.

If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
to skip this section to step 9:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
browser address window:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
remember.
3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
4. Click Start
5. Click Run
6. Type: cmd <Enter>
7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------

Repairing .NET Framework:

9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
%temp%\* <Enter>
10. Type or copy and paste the following:
dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
(note: be sure to use the quotes.)

For example:
dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"

11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
more time, and let us know if this works out for you.

Sincerely,

Pat Walters [MSFT]


"Rock" <> wrote in message
news:...
> I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
> exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
> for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
866903.
>
> I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
> installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
> NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
> fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
> path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
> that file is not on my system.
>
> .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
> manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
> manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
>
> Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
>
> Thanks
>

Pat Walters [MSFT] wrote:
> "Rock",
>
> Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
> user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
> that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
> included in the patch package.
>
> Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
> case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
>
> If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
> to skip this section to step 9:
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
> Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
> browser address window:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
> remember.
> 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
> 4. Click Start
> 5. Click Run
> 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
> 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
> 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
> dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
>
> Repairing .NET Framework:
>
> 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
> %temp%\* <Enter>
> 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
> (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
>
> For example:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
>
> 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
> more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Pat Walters [MSFT]
>

Thanks Pat, worked like a charm. The update installed just fine. Take
care.

I got this :?

C:\NetFix>del /y %temp%\*
Invalid switch - "y".

C:\NetFix>del %temp%\*
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\*, Are you sure (Y/N)? y
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\patch.exe
Access is denied.
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\patchw32.dll
Access is denied.
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_16 0.dat
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another
process.
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_20 c.dat
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another
process.
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\_is27.tmp
Access is denied.
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DF29B8.tmp
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another
process.
C:\DOCUME~1\Matt\LOCALS~1\Temp\~DF9FB5.tmp
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another
process.

C:\NetFix>

I tried safe mode and after a couple of goes I got no errors, so I did the
dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"


bit, and it looked OK but I still a fail on windows update.

I've had this installation for over a year now, so if a reinstall is the
right answer I don;t have a problem with that, but it would be nice to fix
it, or at least know what broke. your MSFT so I guess you know what you're
doing. If you want me to try anything I have no problem with being a test
bed, it's no sweat for me if my current install goes TU.

Cheers

Matt





"Pat Walters [MSFT]" <a-> wrote in message
news:...
> "Rock",
>
> Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking
> the
> user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
> that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
> included in the patch package.
>
> Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in
> your
> case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
>
> If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
> to skip this section to step 9:
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
> Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
> browser address window:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
> remember.
> 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is
> complete"
> 4. Click Start
> 5. Click Run
> 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
> 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
> 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
> dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
>
> Repairing .NET Framework:
>
> 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del
> /y
> %temp%\* <Enter>
> 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
> (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
>
> For example:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
>
> 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download
> one
> more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Pat Walters [MSFT]
>
>
> "Rock" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
>> exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
>> for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
> 866903.
>>
>> I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
>> installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
>> NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
>> fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
>> path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
>> that file is not on my system.
>>
>> .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
>> manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
>> manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
>>
>> Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>

When I do step 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory,
type: del /y %temp%\* <Enter> I get an INVALID SWITCH ERROR.

What should I do?

Fred K


"Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:

> "Rock",
>
> Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
> user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
> that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
> included in the patch package.
>
> Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
> case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
>
> If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
> to skip this section to step 9:
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
> Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
> browser address window:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
> remember.
> 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
> 4. Click Start
> 5. Click Run
> 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
> 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
> 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
> dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
>
> Repairing .NET Framework:
>
> 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
> %temp%\* <Enter>
> 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
> (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
>
> For example:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
>
> 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
> more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Pat Walters [MSFT]
>
>
> "Rock" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
> > exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
> > for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
> 866903.
> >
> > I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
> > installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
> > NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
> > fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
> > path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
> > that file is not on my system.
> >
> > .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
> > manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
> > manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
> >
> > Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
>

Try it this way:

Clear the contents of your Temp folder. To do this, follow these steps:
a. Click Start, and then click Run.
b. In the Open text box, type %Temp%, and then click OK. The contents of the Temp folder
appear in Windows Explorer.
c. In the Temp folder, click Select All on the Edit menu.
d. On the File menu, click Delete.
Note Delete as many files and folders as possible from the Temp folder.


from:
How to troubleshoot Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 installation issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;824643


--
===========================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
===========================


"Fred K." <Fred K. @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8728C3B5-A69B-40CD-B7D1-...
> When I do step 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory,
> type: del /y %temp%\* <Enter> I get an INVALID SWITCH ERROR.
>
> What should I do?
>
> Fred K
>
>
> "Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>> "Rock",
>>
>> Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
>> user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
>> that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
>> included in the patch package.
>>
>> Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
>> case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
>>
>> If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
>> to skip this section to step 9:
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> -----------------------------------------
>> Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
>> 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
>> browser address window:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>> 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
>> remember.
>> 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
>> 4. Click Start
>> 5. Click Run
>> 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
>> 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
>> 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
>> dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> -----------------------------------------
>>
>> Repairing .NET Framework:
>>
>> 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
>> %temp%\* <Enter>
>> 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
>> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
>> (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
>>
>> For example:
>> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
>>
>> 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
>> more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Pat Walters [MSFT]
>>
>>
>> "Rock" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>> > I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
>> > exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
>> > for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
>> 866903.
>> >
>> > I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
>> > installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
>> > NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
>> > fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
>> > path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
>> > that file is not on my system.
>> >
>> > .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
>> > manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
>> > manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
>> >
>> > Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>>
>>
>>

Thanks for your response. I did as you instructed below, deleting all the
temp files. Then I reinstalled Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 . this
was successful. But when I tried to install SP3 NDP
1.0sp3-K867461-X86Enu-Exe I still get the error message saying that the
install program can't find file netfx.msi at location
c:\windows\TEMP\IXP000.TMP\. A file search indicates this file is not
located anywhere else either.

What do you suggest now?

"Fred K." wrote:

> When I do step 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory,
> type: del /y %temp%\* <Enter> I get an INVALID SWITCH ERROR.
>
> What should I do?
>
> Fred K
>
>
> "Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:
>
> > "Rock",
> >
> > Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
> > user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
> > that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
> > included in the patch package.
> >
> > Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
> > case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
> >
> > If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
> > to skip this section to step 9:
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -----------------------------------------
> > Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> > 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
> > browser address window:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
> > remember.
> > 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
> > 4. Click Start
> > 5. Click Run
> > 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
> > 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
> > 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
> > dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -----------------------------------------
> >
> > Repairing .NET Framework:
> >
> > 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
> > %temp%\* <Enter>
> > 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
> > (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
> >
> > For example:
> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
> >
> > 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
> > more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Pat Walters [MSFT]
> >
> >
> > "Rock" <> wrote in message
> > news:...
> > > I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
> > > exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
> > > for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
> > 866903.
> > >
> > > I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
> > > installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
> > > NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
> > > fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
> > > path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
> > > that file is not on my system.
> > >
> > > .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
> > > manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
> > > manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
> > >
> > > Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> >
> >
> >

How to repair an existing installation of the .NET Framework
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;306160


--
===========================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
===========================


"Fred K." <> wrote in message
news:9550667C-0B87-4233-96E1-...
> Thanks for your response. I did as you instructed below, deleting all the
> temp files. Then I reinstalled Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 . this
> was successful. But when I tried to install SP3 NDP
> 1.0sp3-K867461-X86Enu-Exe I still get the error message saying that the
> install program can't find file netfx.msi at location
> c:\windows\TEMP\IXP000.TMP\. A file search indicates this file is not
> located anywhere else either.
>
> What do you suggest now?
>
> "Fred K." wrote:
>
>> When I do step 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory,
>> type: del /y %temp%\* <Enter> I get an INVALID SWITCH ERROR.
>>
>> What should I do?
>>
>> Fred K
>>
>>
>> "Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:
>>
>> > "Rock",
>> >
>> > Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
>> > user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
>> > that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
>> > included in the patch package.
>> >
>> > Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
>> > case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
>> >
>> > If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
>> > to skip this section to step 9:
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > -----------------------------------------
>> > Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
>> > 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
>> > browser address window:
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>> > 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
>> > remember.
>> > 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
>> > 4. Click Start
>> > 5. Click Run
>> > 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
>> > 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
>> > 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
>> > dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > -----------------------------------------
>> >
>> > Repairing .NET Framework:
>> >
>> > 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
>> > %temp%\* <Enter>
>> > 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
>> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
>> > (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
>> >
>> > For example:
>> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
>> >
>> > 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
>> > more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
>> >
>> > Sincerely,
>> >
>> > Pat Walters [MSFT]
>> >
>> >
>> > "Rock" <> wrote in message
>> > news:...
>> > > I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
>> > > exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
>> > > for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
>> > 866903.
>> > >
>> > > I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
>> > > installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
>> > > NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
>> > > fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
>> > > path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
>> > > that file is not on my system.
>> > >
>> > > .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
>> > > manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
>> > > manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
>> > >
>> > > Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
>> > >
>> > > Thanks
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> >

"Autoupdates" have a long way to go before they are bulletproof. I hate to
think what the average user would do at this point. Probably just give up
and not do the update, even though if their PC is configured for automatic
update, the person's PC would repeatedly keep trying unsuccessfully to
install the update.

You recommended I run dotnetfx.exe in order to repair the .net framework so
I could successfully install NDP1.0sp3-KB867461-X86-Enu.exe .

I ran dotnetfx.exe as directed, BUT the sp3 installation still halts and I
get an error message stating "the feature you are trying to use on a network
resource is unavailable" - c:\windows\TEMP\IXP000.TMP\ . The install
program is still looking for and can't find netfx.msi .

Running dotnetfx did not install this missing file. What do you suggest next?

Fred

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> How to repair an existing installation of the .NET Framework
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;306160
>
>
> --
> ===========================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> ===========================
>
>
> "Fred K." <> wrote in message
> news:9550667C-0B87-4233-96E1-...
> > Thanks for your response. I did as you instructed below, deleting all the
> > temp files. Then I reinstalled Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 . this
> > was successful. But when I tried to install SP3 NDP
> > 1.0sp3-K867461-X86Enu-Exe I still get the error message saying that the
> > install program can't find file netfx.msi at location
> > c:\windows\TEMP\IXP000.TMP\. A file search indicates this file is not
> > located anywhere else either.
> >
> > What do you suggest now?
> >
> > "Fred K." wrote:
> >
> >> When I do step 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory,
> >> type: del /y %temp%\* <Enter> I get an INVALID SWITCH ERROR.
> >>
> >> What should I do?
> >>
> >> Fred K
> >>
> >>
> >> "Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:
> >>
> >> > "Rock",
> >> >
> >> > Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
> >> > user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
> >> > that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
> >> > included in the patch package.
> >> >
> >> > Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
> >> > case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
> >> >
> >> > If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
> >> > to skip this section to step 9:
> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> > -----------------------------------------
> >> > Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> >> > 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
> >> > browser address window:
> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> >> > 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
> >> > remember.
> >> > 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
> >> > 4. Click Start
> >> > 5. Click Run
> >> > 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
> >> > 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
> >> > 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
> >> > dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> > -----------------------------------------
> >> >
> >> > Repairing .NET Framework:
> >> >
> >> > 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
> >> > %temp%\* <Enter>
> >> > 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
> >> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
> >> > (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
> >> >
> >> > For example:
> >> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
> >> >
> >> > 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
> >> > more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
> >> >
> >> > Sincerely,
> >> >
> >> > Pat Walters [MSFT]
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Rock" <> wrote in message
> >> > news:...
> >> > > I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
> >> > > exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
> >> > > for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
> >> > 866903.
> >> > >
> >> > > I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
> >> > > installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
> >> > > NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
> >> > > fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
> >> > > path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
> >> > > that file is not on my system.
> >> > >
> >> > > .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
> >> > > manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
> >> > > manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
> >> > >
> >> > > Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
> >> > >
> >> > > Thanks
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
>

You may receive a "Setup Failed" error message or an "Error 1706" error message when you try to
install the .NET Framework 1.0 SP3
http://www.support.microsoft.com/kb/908907
When you try to install the .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 after you download the
NDP1.0sp3-KB867461-X86-Enu.exe file, you receive the following error message:

Error 1706 The feature you are trying on a network resource which is not available NETFX.MSI

Then, you are prompted for the temporary location for the Netfx.msi package.
--
===========================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
===========================


"Fred K." <> wrote in message
news:6AC6CFF8-37E3-495F-9DB3-...
> "Autoupdates" have a long way to go before they are bulletproof. I hate to
> think what the average user would do at this point. Probably just give up
> and not do the update, even though if their PC is configured for automatic
> update, the person's PC would repeatedly keep trying unsuccessfully to
> install the update.
>
> You recommended I run dotnetfx.exe in order to repair the .net framework so
> I could successfully install NDP1.0sp3-KB867461-X86-Enu.exe .
>
> I ran dotnetfx.exe as directed, BUT the sp3 installation still halts and I
> get an error message stating "the feature you are trying to use on a network
> resource is unavailable" - c:\windows\TEMP\IXP000.TMP\ . The install
> program is still looking for and can't find netfx.msi .
>
> Running dotnetfx did not install this missing file. What do you suggest next?
>
> Fred
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> How to repair an existing installation of the .NET Framework
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;306160
>>
>>
>> --
>> ===========================
>> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
>> ===========================
>>
>>
>> "Fred K." <> wrote in message
>> news:9550667C-0B87-4233-96E1-...
>> > Thanks for your response. I did as you instructed below, deleting all the
>> > temp files. Then I reinstalled Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 . this
>> > was successful. But when I tried to install SP3 NDP
>> > 1.0sp3-K867461-X86Enu-Exe I still get the error message saying that the
>> > install program can't find file netfx.msi at location
>> > c:\windows\TEMP\IXP000.TMP\. A file search indicates this file is not
>> > located anywhere else either.
>> >
>> > What do you suggest now?
>> >
>> > "Fred K." wrote:
>> >
>> >> When I do step 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory,
>> >> type: del /y %temp%\* <Enter> I get an INVALID SWITCH ERROR.
>> >>
>> >> What should I do?
>> >>
>> >> Fred K
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > "Rock",
>> >> >
>> >> > Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
>> >> > user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
>> >> > that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
>> >> > included in the patch package.
>> >> >
>> >> > Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
>> >> > case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
>> >> >
>> >> > If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
>> >> > to skip this section to step 9:
>> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >> > -----------------------------------------
>> >> > Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
>> >> > 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
>> >> > browser address window:
>> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>> >> > 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
>> >> > remember.
>> >> > 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
>> >> > 4. Click Start
>> >> > 5. Click Run
>> >> > 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
>> >> > 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
>> >> > 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
>> >> > dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
>> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >> > -----------------------------------------
>> >> >
>> >> > Repairing .NET Framework:
>> >> >
>> >> > 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
>> >> > %temp%\* <Enter>
>> >> > 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
>> >> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
>> >> > (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
>> >> >
>> >> > For example:
>> >> > dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
>> >> >
>> >> > 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
>> >> > more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
>> >> >
>> >> > Sincerely,
>> >> >
>> >> > Pat Walters [MSFT]
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Rock" <> wrote in message
>> >> > news:...
>> >> > > I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
>> >> > > exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
>> >> > > for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
>> >> > 866903.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
>> >> > > installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
>> >> > > NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
>> >> > > fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
>> >> > > path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
>> >> > > that file is not on my system.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
>> >> > > manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
>> >> > > manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Thanks
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>>
>>