still cant install framework 3.5 sp1

I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1 with
..net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.

I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and firewall
and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the heck
is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.

Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?

I had the same problem. Did the same things. Finally called Microsoft and
after quite a lot of sleuthing we got the problem resolved. But we had to
remove items from the registry, some files, and directories, and unregister
earlier .net apps before they could reinstall .net 3.5, and then the service
pack.

They did this without charge because it started as an update issue. It took
awhile, but the result was great in the end.

Jim

"Wynter" <> wrote in message
news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1 with
> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>
> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and firewall
> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
> heck
> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>
> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>

Start by downloading and running this tool:
Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx

"This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform a set
of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a computer.
It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values and Windows
Installer product registration information for the .NET Framework. The tool
is intended primarily to return your system to a known (relatively clean)
state in case you are encountering .NET Framework installation,
un-installation, repair or patching errors so that you can try to install
again."

Next:
Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
delete the following 3 folders/directories:
Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were installed
on your PC.
Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each of these
locations or the folders may not exist.
1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
(delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
(delete the folder named "assembly")
3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
(Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)

Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1

Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
by downloading the full redistributable file to the
hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
..NET or a service pack.

You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
file is typically located near the bottom of the
NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html

Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable

Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
and the family updates.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Wynter" <> wrote in message
news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1 with
> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>
> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and firewall
> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
> heck
> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>
> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>

This is essentially the process the Microsoft service technicians followed
to correct my issues. The one exception was that they started the reinstall
with .net 3.5. I asked about this and they assured me the various releases,
patches and service packs are cumulative. After all that was done they
reinstalled my SQL Express application which is running fine now. It depends
on .net I'm told. So far, everything seems to be running without issues
after the repair.

Other than that, JS provides some well researched and written information.

Good luck,

Jim

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:%...
> Start by downloading and running this tool:
> Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx
>
> "This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform a
> set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a
> computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values and
> Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET Framework.
> The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a known
> (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET Framework
> installation, un-installation, repair or patching errors so that you can
> try to install again."
>
> Next:
> Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
> delete the following 3 folders/directories:
> Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were
> installed on your PC.
> Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each of
> these locations or the folders may not exist.
> 1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
> (delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
> 2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
> (delete the folder named "assembly")
> 3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
> (Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)
>
> Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1
>
> Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
> by downloading the full redistributable file to the
> hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
> .NET or a service pack.
>
> You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
> is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
> a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
> file is typically located near the bottom of the
> NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
> download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
> http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html
>
> Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
> NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable
>
> Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
> and the family updates.
>
> --
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Wynter" <> wrote in message
> news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1 with
>> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>>
>> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and firewall
>> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
>> heck
>> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>>
>> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>>
>
>

I saw the following article on the web site PAGE START at
http://www.pagestart.com. I found I have the directories and registry key
described. Can they all be safely removed. I also have the hot fix
KB954550-v5 installed. Some research on that indicates that it has something
to do with some Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS) features not being
available in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NET 3.5 SP1
The temporary folder name is a series of random letters and numbers but it
always has readily identifiable subfolders:
C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\amd64
C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\i386

There are 7 files in each subfolder all having the same set of names but the
version numbers for the .dll file are not necessarily the same. At least
some of these files are associated with the XPS (XPSEPSC) drivers.

A search for these files in on the drive or partition where Windows is
installed shows that they are also found in the:
C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.

The creation dates match the time when .NET 3.5 SP1 was installed.
So the randomly named temporary folder can safely be deleted.

There is also a registry entry you can find if you enter the name of the
temporary file in the Regedit 'Find' field:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB954550-v5\Filelist

KB954550-v5
For some reason Microsoft has no documents that I could find for this KB
number and there is not much to find when searching the Internet either.

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:%...
> Start by downloading and running this tool:
> Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx
>
> "This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform a
> set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a
> computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values and
> Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET Framework.
> The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a known
> (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET Framework
> installation, un-installation, repair or patching errors so that you can
> try to install again."
>
> Next:
> Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
> delete the following 3 folders/directories:
> Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were
> installed on your PC.
> Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each of
> these locations or the folders may not exist.
> 1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
> (delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
> 2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
> (delete the folder named "assembly")
> 3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
> (Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)
>
> Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1
>
> Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
> by downloading the full redistributable file to the
> hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
> .NET or a service pack.
>
> You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
> is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
> a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
> file is typically located near the bottom of the
> NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
> download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
> http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html
>
> Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
> NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable
>
> Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
> and the family updates.
>
> --
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Wynter" <> wrote in message
> news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1 with
>> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>>
>> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and firewall
>> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
>> heck
>> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>>
>> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>>
>
>

The XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a requirement
when applying certain versions of .NET Service Packs/Updates
and as such you will end up with an error message
to that effect if it's not installed.

I did not delete the registry entry and suggest that it
be left as is since your .Net installation problems were
fixed as you indicated in your earlier post

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Jim" <> wrote in message
news:%...
>I saw the following article on the web site PAGE START at
>http://www.pagestart.com. I found I have the directories and registry key
>described. Can they all be safely removed. I also have the hot fix
>KB954550-v5 installed. Some research on that indicates that it has
>something to do with some Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS) features
>not being available in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> NET 3.5 SP1
> The temporary folder name is a series of random letters and numbers but it
> always has readily identifiable subfolders:
> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\amd64
> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\i386
>
> There are 7 files in each subfolder all having the same set of names but
> the version numbers for the .dll file are not necessarily the same. At
> least some of these files are associated with the XPS (XPSEPSC) drivers.
>
> A search for these files in on the drive or partition where Windows is
> installed shows that they are also found in the:
> C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
> C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.
>
> The creation dates match the time when .NET 3.5 SP1 was installed.
> So the randomly named temporary folder can safely be deleted.
>
> There is also a registry entry you can find if you enter the name of the
> temporary file in the Regedit 'Find' field:
> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB954550-v5\Filelist
>
> KB954550-v5
> For some reason Microsoft has no documents that I could find for this KB
> number and there is not much to find when searching the Internet either.
>
> "JS" <@> wrote in message news:%...
>> Start by downloading and running this tool:
>> Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx
>>
>> "This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform a
>> set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a
>> computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values and
>> Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET
>> Framework. The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a
>> known (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET
>> Framework installation, un-installation, repair or patching errors so
>> that you can try to install again."
>>
>> Next:
>> Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
>> delete the following 3 folders/directories:
>> Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were
>> installed on your PC.
>> Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each of
>> these locations or the folders may not exist.
>> 1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
>> (delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
>> 2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
>> (delete the folder named "assembly")
>> 3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
>> (Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)
>>
>> Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1
>>
>> Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
>> by downloading the full redistributable file to the
>> hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
>> .NET or a service pack.
>>
>> You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
>> is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
>> a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
>> file is typically located near the bottom of the
>> NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
>> download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
>> http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html
>>
>> Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
>> NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable
>>
>> Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
>> and the family updates.
>>
>> --
>> JS
>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>>
>> "Wynter" <> wrote in message
>> news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>>>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1
>>>with
>>> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>>>
>>> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and
>>> firewall
>>> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
>>> heck
>>> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>>>
>>> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks for the quick reply. I notice that the key contains references to the
temp directories and files you mention as well the Windows directories where
they were properly installed. I'll take your advice and not delete the key.
I take it you deleted the 'temporary (numbered) directory' some time ago
without any issues related to it since? It's in the root of my c: drive
right now.

If so, I will back it up and do the same.

Thanks,

Jim

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:...
> The XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a requirement
> when applying certain versions of .NET Service Packs/Updates
> and as such you will end up with an error message
> to that effect if it's not installed.
>
> I did not delete the registry entry and suggest that it
> be left as is since your .Net installation problems were
> fixed as you indicated in your earlier post
>
> --
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Jim" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>>I saw the following article on the web site PAGE START at
>>http://www.pagestart.com. I found I have the directories and registry key
>>described. Can they all be safely removed. I also have the hot fix
>>KB954550-v5 installed. Some research on that indicates that it has
>>something to do with some Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS) features
>>not being available in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP.
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>> NET 3.5 SP1
>> The temporary folder name is a series of random letters and numbers but
>> it always has readily identifiable subfolders:
>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\amd64
>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\i386
>>
>> There are 7 files in each subfolder all having the same set of names but
>> the version numbers for the .dll file are not necessarily the same. At
>> least some of these files are associated with the XPS (XPSEPSC) drivers.
>>
>> A search for these files in on the drive or partition where Windows is
>> installed shows that they are also found in the:
>> C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
>> C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.
>>
>> The creation dates match the time when .NET 3.5 SP1 was installed.
>> So the randomly named temporary folder can safely be deleted.
>>
>> There is also a registry entry you can find if you enter the name of the
>> temporary file in the Regedit 'Find' field:
>> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB954550-v5\Filelist
>>
>> KB954550-v5
>> For some reason Microsoft has no documents that I could find for this KB
>> number and there is not much to find when searching the Internet either.
>>
>> "JS" <@> wrote in message news:%...
>>> Start by downloading and running this tool:
>>> Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx
>>>
>>> "This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform a
>>> set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a
>>> computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values
>>> and Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET
>>> Framework. The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a
>>> known (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET
>>> Framework installation, un-installation, repair or patching errors so
>>> that you can try to install again."
>>>
>>> Next:
>>> Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
>>> delete the following 3 folders/directories:
>>> Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were
>>> installed on your PC.
>>> Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each of
>>> these locations or the folders may not exist.
>>> 1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
>>> (delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
>>> 2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
>>> (delete the folder named "assembly")
>>> 3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
>>> (Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)
>>>
>>> Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1
>>>
>>> Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
>>> by downloading the full redistributable file to the
>>> hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
>>> .NET or a service pack.
>>>
>>> You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
>>> is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
>>> a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
>>> file is typically located near the bottom of the
>>> NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
>>> download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
>>> http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html
>>>
>>> Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
>>> NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable
>>>
>>> Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
>>> and the family updates.
>>>
>>> --
>>> JS
>>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>>
>>>
>>> "Wynter" <> wrote in message
>>> news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>>>>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1
>>>>with
>>>> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>>>>
>>>> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and
>>>> firewall
>>>> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
>>>> heck
>>>> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>>>>
>>>> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Yep, I deleted the temporary directories.

But I did not touch the files located in the:
C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.

FYI: Temporary directories don't always end
up on the C: drive. The installer will search for
and use the drive or partition that has the most
free space and use that drive or partition as the
location for creating temporary folders.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Jim" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Thanks for the quick reply. I notice that the key contains references to
> the temp directories and files you mention as well the Windows directories
> where they were properly installed. I'll take your advice and not delete
> the key. I take it you deleted the 'temporary (numbered) directory' some
> time ago without any issues related to it since? It's in the root of my c:
> drive right now.
>
> If so, I will back it up and do the same.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
> "JS" <@> wrote in message news:...
>> The XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a requirement
>> when applying certain versions of .NET Service Packs/Updates
>> and as such you will end up with an error message
>> to that effect if it's not installed.
>>
>> I did not delete the registry entry and suggest that it
>> be left as is since your .Net installation problems were
>> fixed as you indicated in your earlier post
>>
>> --
>> JS
>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>>
>> "Jim" <> wrote in message
>> news:%...
>>>I saw the following article on the web site PAGE START at
>>>http://www.pagestart.com. I found I have the directories and registry key
>>>described. Can they all be safely removed. I also have the hot fix
>>>KB954550-v5 installed. Some research on that indicates that it has
>>>something to do with some Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS)
>>>features not being available in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP.
>>>
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>
>>> NET 3.5 SP1
>>> The temporary folder name is a series of random letters and numbers but
>>> it always has readily identifiable subfolders:
>>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\amd64
>>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\i386
>>>
>>> There are 7 files in each subfolder all having the same set of names but
>>> the version numbers for the .dll file are not necessarily the same. At
>>> least some of these files are associated with the XPS (XPSEPSC) drivers.
>>>
>>> A search for these files in on the drive or partition where Windows is
>>> installed shows that they are also found in the:
>>> C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
>>> C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.
>>>
>>> The creation dates match the time when .NET 3.5 SP1 was installed.
>>> So the randomly named temporary folder can safely be deleted.
>>>
>>> There is also a registry entry you can find if you enter the name of the
>>> temporary file in the Regedit 'Find' field:
>>> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB954550-v5\Filelist
>>>
>>> KB954550-v5
>>> For some reason Microsoft has no documents that I could find for this KB
>>> number and there is not much to find when searching the Internet either.
>>>
>>> "JS" <@> wrote in message
>>> news:%...
>>>> Start by downloading and running this tool:
>>>> Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
>>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx
>>>>
>>>> "This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform
>>>> a set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a
>>>> computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values
>>>> and Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET
>>>> Framework. The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a
>>>> known (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET
>>>> Framework installation, un-installation, repair or patching errors so
>>>> that you can try to install again."
>>>>
>>>> Next:
>>>> Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
>>>> delete the following 3 folders/directories:
>>>> Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were
>>>> installed on your PC.
>>>> Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each of
>>>> these locations or the folders may not exist.
>>>> 1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
>>>> (delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
>>>> 2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
>>>> (delete the folder named "assembly")
>>>> 3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
>>>> (Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)
>>>>
>>>> Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1
>>>>
>>>> Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
>>>> by downloading the full redistributable file to the
>>>> hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
>>>> .NET or a service pack.
>>>>
>>>> You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
>>>> is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
>>>> a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
>>>> file is typically located near the bottom of the
>>>> NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
>>>> download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
>>>> http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html
>>>>
>>>> Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
>>>> NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable
>>>>
>>>> Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
>>>> and the family updates.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> JS
>>>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Wynter" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>>>>>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1
>>>>>with
>>>>> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and
>>>>> firewall
>>>>> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
>>>>> heck
>>>>> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

I reinstalled my OS on Saturday and things seemed to go without a hitch
except for the inability to install the SP1 update. So I took the approach
recommended by JS and ran the cleanup tool. Unfortunately I could not delete
two of the three folders that he mentioned. I changed the Vista permissions
but I kept getting denied access for full control. A very frustrating
experience. So it's off to phone support for me.

"JS" wrote:

> Yep, I deleted the temporary directories.
>
> But I did not touch the files located in the:
> C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
> C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.
>
> FYI: Temporary directories don't always end
> up on the C: drive. The installer will search for
> and use the drive or partition that has the most
> free space and use that drive or partition as the
> location for creating temporary folders.
>
> --
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Jim" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > Thanks for the quick reply. I notice that the key contains references to
> > the temp directories and files you mention as well the Windows directories
> > where they were properly installed. I'll take your advice and not delete
> > the key. I take it you deleted the 'temporary (numbered) directory' some
> > time ago without any issues related to it since? It's in the root of my c:
> > drive right now.
> >
> > If so, I will back it up and do the same.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > "JS" <@> wrote in message news:...
> >> The XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a requirement
> >> when applying certain versions of .NET Service Packs/Updates
> >> and as such you will end up with an error message
> >> to that effect if it's not installed.
> >>
> >> I did not delete the registry entry and suggest that it
> >> be left as is since your .Net installation problems were
> >> fixed as you indicated in your earlier post
> >>
> >> --
> >> JS
> >> http://www.pagestart.com
> >>
> >>
> >> "Jim" <> wrote in message
> >> news:%...
> >>>I saw the following article on the web site PAGE START at
> >>>http://www.pagestart.com. I found I have the directories and registry key
> >>>described. Can they all be safely removed. I also have the hot fix
> >>>KB954550-v5 installed. Some research on that indicates that it has
> >>>something to do with some Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS)
> >>>features not being available in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP.
> >>>
> >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>
> >>> NET 3.5 SP1
> >>> The temporary folder name is a series of random letters and numbers but
> >>> it always has readily identifiable subfolders:
> >>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\amd64
> >>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\i386
> >>>
> >>> There are 7 files in each subfolder all having the same set of names but
> >>> the version numbers for the .dll file are not necessarily the same. At
> >>> least some of these files are associated with the XPS (XPSEPSC) drivers.
> >>>
> >>> A search for these files in on the drive or partition where Windows is
> >>> installed shows that they are also found in the:
> >>> C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
> >>> C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.
> >>>
> >>> The creation dates match the time when .NET 3.5 SP1 was installed.
> >>> So the randomly named temporary folder can safely be deleted.
> >>>
> >>> There is also a registry entry you can find if you enter the name of the
> >>> temporary file in the Regedit 'Find' field:
> >>> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB954550-v5\Filelist
> >>>
> >>> KB954550-v5
> >>> For some reason Microsoft has no documents that I could find for this KB
> >>> number and there is not much to find when searching the Internet either.
> >>>
> >>> "JS" <@> wrote in message
> >>> news:%...
> >>>> Start by downloading and running this tool:
> >>>> Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
> >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx
> >>>>
> >>>> "This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform
> >>>> a set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a
> >>>> computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values
> >>>> and Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET
> >>>> Framework. The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a
> >>>> known (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET
> >>>> Framework installation, un-installation, repair or patching errors so
> >>>> that you can try to install again."
> >>>>
> >>>> Next:
> >>>> Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
> >>>> delete the following 3 folders/directories:
> >>>> Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were
> >>>> installed on your PC.
> >>>> Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each of
> >>>> these locations or the folders may not exist.
> >>>> 1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
> >>>> (delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
> >>>> 2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
> >>>> (delete the folder named "assembly")
> >>>> 3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
> >>>> (Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)
> >>>>
> >>>> Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1
> >>>>
> >>>> Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
> >>>> by downloading the full redistributable file to the
> >>>> hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
> >>>> .NET or a service pack.
> >>>>
> >>>> You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
> >>>> is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
> >>>> a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
> >>>> file is typically located near the bottom of the
> >>>> NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
> >>>> download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
> >>>> http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html
> >>>>
> >>>> Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
> >>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
> >>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable
> >>>>
> >>>> Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
> >>>> and the family updates.
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> JS
> >>>> http://www.pagestart.com
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "Wynter" <> wrote in message
> >>>> news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
> >>>>>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack 1
> >>>>>with
> >>>>> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and
> >>>>> firewall
> >>>>> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What the
> >>>>> heck
> >>>>> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>

Which two folders are they?

--
JS
http:/www.pagestart.com


"Bill Odom" <> wrote in message
news:2296CC9C-FACF-4194-80AF-...
>I reinstalled my OS on Saturday and things seemed to go without a hitch
> except for the inability to install the SP1 update. So I took the
> approach
> recommended by JS and ran the cleanup tool. Unfortunately I could not
> delete
> two of the three folders that he mentioned. I changed the Vista
> permissions
> but I kept getting denied access for full control. A very frustrating
> experience. So it's off to phone support for me.
>
> "JS" wrote:
>
>> Yep, I deleted the temporary directories.
>>
>> But I did not touch the files located in the:
>> C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
>> C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.
>>
>> FYI: Temporary directories don't always end
>> up on the C: drive. The installer will search for
>> and use the drive or partition that has the most
>> free space and use that drive or partition as the
>> location for creating temporary folders.
>>
>> --
>> JS
>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>>
>> "Jim" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>> > Thanks for the quick reply. I notice that the key contains references
>> > to
>> > the temp directories and files you mention as well the Windows
>> > directories
>> > where they were properly installed. I'll take your advice and not
>> > delete
>> > the key. I take it you deleted the 'temporary (numbered) directory'
>> > some
>> > time ago without any issues related to it since? It's in the root of my
>> > c:
>> > drive right now.
>> >
>> > If so, I will back it up and do the same.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Jim
>> >
>> > "JS" <@> wrote in message news:...
>> >> The XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a requirement
>> >> when applying certain versions of .NET Service Packs/Updates
>> >> and as such you will end up with an error message
>> >> to that effect if it's not installed.
>> >>
>> >> I did not delete the registry entry and suggest that it
>> >> be left as is since your .Net installation problems were
>> >> fixed as you indicated in your earlier post
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> JS
>> >> http://www.pagestart.com
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Jim" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:%...
>> >>>I saw the following article on the web site PAGE START at
>> >>>http://www.pagestart.com. I found I have the directories and registry
>> >>>key
>> >>>described. Can they all be safely removed. I also have the hot fix
>> >>>KB954550-v5 installed. Some research on that indicates that it has
>> >>>something to do with some Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS)
>> >>>features not being available in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP.
>> >>>
>> >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> >>>
>> >>> NET 3.5 SP1
>> >>> The temporary folder name is a series of random letters and numbers
>> >>> but
>> >>> it always has readily identifiable subfolders:
>> >>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\amd64
>> >>> C:\c8b4800dc02b4bb681\i386
>> >>>
>> >>> There are 7 files in each subfolder all having the same set of names
>> >>> but
>> >>> the version numbers for the .dll file are not necessarily the same.
>> >>> At
>> >>> least some of these files are associated with the XPS (XPSEPSC)
>> >>> drivers.
>> >>>
>> >>> A search for these files in on the drive or partition where Windows
>> >>> is
>> >>> installed shows that they are also found in the:
>> >>> C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder or subfolders
>> >>> C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386 folder.
>> >>>
>> >>> The creation dates match the time when .NET 3.5 SP1 was installed.
>> >>> So the randomly named temporary folder can safely be deleted.
>> >>>
>> >>> There is also a registry entry you can find if you enter the name of
>> >>> the
>> >>> temporary file in the Regedit 'Find' field:
>> >>> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB954550-v5\Filelist
>> >>>
>> >>> KB954550-v5
>> >>> For some reason Microsoft has no documents that I could find for this
>> >>> KB
>> >>> number and there is not much to find when searching the Internet
>> >>> either.
>> >>>
>> >>> "JS" <@> wrote in message
>> >>> news:%...
>> >>>> Start by downloading and running this tool:
>> >>>> Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool
>> >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx
>> >>>>
>> >>>> "This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically
>> >>>> perform
>> >>>> a set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework
>> >>>> from a
>> >>>> computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and
>> >>>> values
>> >>>> and Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET
>> >>>> Framework. The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a
>> >>>> known (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET
>> >>>> Framework installation, un-installation, repair or patching errors
>> >>>> so
>> >>>> that you can try to install again."
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Next:
>> >>>> Prior to reinstalling any .NET Redistributable,
>> >>>> delete the following 3 folders/directories:
>> >>>> Note: These folders listed below are where the .NET files are/were
>> >>>> installed on your PC.
>> >>>> Also note that early versions of .NET may not install files in each
>> >>>> of
>> >>>> these locations or the folders may not exist.
>> >>>> 1) C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\
>> >>>> (delete the "Reference Assemblies" folder)
>> >>>> 2) C:\WINDOWS\assembly
>> >>>> (delete the folder named "assembly")
>> >>>> 3) C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
>> >>>> (Delete any subfolders located in/beneath the "Framework" folder.)
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Now reinstall each version of .NET as listed below:
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP1
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP2
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.0 SP3
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 1.1 SP1 (Hotfix 886903)
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 2.0 SP1
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Up to this point all versions of .NET have been installed
>> >>>> by downloading the full redistributable file to the
>> >>>> hard drive and then using the downloaded file to install
>> >>>> .NET or a service pack.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> You should be aware that in some cases a much smaller file
>> >>>> is listed as the first option. . This smaller file is known as
>> >>>> a "bootstrapper" package. The link to download full redistributable
>> >>>> file is typically located near the bottom of the
>> >>>> NET Framework download page. You can find the links to
>> >>>> download each of the .NET versions mentioned above here:
>> >>>> http://www.pagestart.com/netframeworkdwnldlinks.html
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Now continue by installing the following .NET versions:
>> >>>> NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
>> >>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1
>> >>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Redistributable
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Now see if you are able to install .Net 3.5 SP1
>> >>>> and the family updates.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> --
>> >>>> JS
>> >>>> http://www.pagestart.com
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> "Wynter" <> wrote in message
>> >>>> news:C717A610-6987-4A32-A01E-...
>> >>>>>I still cant install windows update .net framework 3.5 service pack
>> >>>>>1
>> >>>>>with
>> >>>>> .net framework 3.5 family update (kb943729)x86.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> I have uninstalled previous frameworks, turned off antivirus and
>> >>>>> firewall
>> >>>>> and even crossed my fingers and prayed. Its just not working. What
>> >>>>> the
>> >>>>> heck
>> >>>>> is going on? Same results every time, error code 80073715.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Is their no solutions to this problem at this time?
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>