.NET 3.5 sp1

I downloaded and installed the .NET 3.5, sp1 redistributable package ( 231MB)
on a WinXP, sp3 machine and everything seemed to install ok. But when
rebooted the system hangs at Win XP screen. I can use Safe Mode ok. Tried
Restore to prior point but still hangs up on boot. Thought I might uninstall
..NET 3.5 using Control Panel uninstall - but now do not even see .NET 3.5 as
being installed. Believe I saw it as a choice before i did Restore to earlier
point - but might be mistaken.
System also has SQL Server app running when it boots - not sure if this
caused complications to .NET but am mentioning it because when I selected the
..NET 3.5 update there was also a SQL update listed in the "high priority"
update section on MS Update website. I did not install the SQL update.

More info - entered %systemroot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework into Run command and
see that system does have "V3.5" directory - looks like it was/is installed
but not showing up in Add/Remove Programs application. Strange. Also within
the V3.5 directory there is "SQL" subdirectory. Leads me to think that I
should have installed the SQL update at same time as .NET 3.5 update - both
were listed choices in MS high priority updates.

"amherstnh" wrote:

> I downloaded and installed the .NET 3.5, sp1 redistributable package ( 231MB)
> on a WinXP, sp3 machine and everything seemed to install ok. But when
> rebooted the system hangs at Win XP screen. I can use Safe Mode ok. Tried
> Restore to prior point but still hangs up on boot. Thought I might uninstall
> .NET 3.5 using Control Panel uninstall - but now do not even see .NET 3.5 as
> being installed. Believe I saw it as a choice before i did Restore to earlier
> point - but might be mistaken.
> System also has SQL Server app running when it boots - not sure if this
> caused complications to .NET but am mentioning it because when I selected the
> .NET 3.5 update there was also a SQL update listed in the "high priority"
> update section on MS Update website. I did not install the SQL update.

Re-install .NET 3.5 SP1, this will add the option back into the Add/Remove
programs list.
If .NET 3.5 SP1 still gives you problems then un-install it using the
Add/Remove programs option.
Then use this cleanup tool to remove any remaining fragments of 3.5
..NET Framework Cleanup Tool:
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx

(This tool has a pull-down list so make sure you select 3.5 from the list)

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JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"amherstnh" <> wrote in message
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> More info - entered %systemroot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework into Run command
> and
> see that system does have "V3.5" directory - looks like it was/is
> installed
> but not showing up in Add/Remove Programs application. Strange. Also
> within
> the V3.5 directory there is "SQL" subdirectory. Leads me to think that I
> should have installed the SQL update at same time as .NET 3.5 update -
> both
> were listed choices in MS high priority updates.
>
> "amherstnh" wrote:
>
>> I downloaded and installed the .NET 3.5, sp1 redistributable package (
>> 231MB)
>> on a WinXP, sp3 machine and everything seemed to install ok. But when
>> rebooted the system hangs at Win XP screen. I can use Safe Mode ok.
>> Tried
>> Restore to prior point but still hangs up on boot. Thought I might
>> uninstall
>> .NET 3.5 using Control Panel uninstall - but now do not even see .NET 3.5
>> as
>> being installed. Believe I saw it as a choice before i did Restore to
>> earlier
>> point - but might be mistaken.
>> System also has SQL Server app running when it boots - not sure if this
>> caused complications to .NET but am mentioning it because when I selected
>> the
>> .NET 3.5 update there was also a SQL update listed in the "high priority"
>> update section on MS Update website. I did not install the SQL update.