Windows Update to Net Framework Install Fails

Yesterday, I started getting a Windows Security Patch Update to Net Framework
1.1, but when I try to install it, the install fails. I don't get an error
code or anything, just the notice that the installation failed. I
uninstalled Net Framework to see if the update notice would go away, but it
didn't. I don't use Net Framework, it installed with my HP Printer software
(which I also don't use, but that's another story). So, I don't need the
program. How do I get Windows to stop trying to install an update to a
program I don't even have installed?
Any help would be much appreciated.
My OS is Windows XP Pro SP2
Bill.

"Billy Canuck" wrote:

> Yesterday, I started getting a Windows Security Patch Update to Net Framework
> 1.1, but when I try to install it, the install fails. I don't get an error
> code or anything, just the notice that the installation failed. I
> uninstalled Net Framework to see if the update notice would go away, but it
> didn't. I don't use Net Framework, it installed with my HP Printer software
> (which I also don't use, but that's another story). So, I don't need the
> program. How do I get Windows to stop trying to install an update to a
> program I don't even have installed?
> Any help would be much appreciated.
> My OS is Windows XP Pro SP2
> Bill.

Hi Bill,
You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

How to troubleshoot Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 installation issues if
required:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;824643

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Open Windows Explorer and locate these paths:
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution = Delete all Folders in the Right
Pane/Window (like download,updates..etc.)
Then this path:
C:\Windows\Temp\Temporary InternetFiles\IE.5Content = Delete all here.

Open a run command and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK] let it run then Reboot into Safe Mode and Defrag
your system.

2... Secondly, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
by doing this:
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
On the IE properties windows you will see these Taps:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
Advanced
Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
[&] Browsing
[ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
For Malware download both these software:
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-...e_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org ; for Spybot S&D

Forget to Add, Run windows Updates engine by going to the MS updates Site
and let the Wizard check for updates, when prompted to select from Express or
Custom Check and install updates, select Custom Instead of Express.
On the Express you will see the updates which windows want you to download
one of them will be Net Framework click the Plus [+] sign to expand and
uncheck both Boxes to not select this update to be installed and to never
show this updates again click View and Install and install any other security
updates then Close the IE and Reboot, does it show up?.
HTH.
nass
----
www.nasstec.co.uk

"nass" wrote:

>
>
> "Billy Canuck" wrote:
>
> > Yesterday, I started getting a Windows Security Patch Update to Net Framework
> > 1.1, but when I try to install it, the install fails. I don't get an error
> > code or anything, just the notice that the installation failed. I
> > uninstalled Net Framework to see if the update notice would go away, but it
> > didn't. I don't use Net Framework, it installed with my HP Printer software
> > (which I also don't use, but that's another story). So, I don't need the
> > program. How do I get Windows to stop trying to install an update to a
> > program I don't even have installed?
> > Any help would be much appreciated.
> > My OS is Windows XP Pro SP2
> > Bill.
>
> Hi Bill,
> You cannot install some updates or programs
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> How to troubleshoot Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 installation issues if
> required:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;824643
>
> Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Open Windows Explorer and locate these paths:
> C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution = Delete all Folders in the Right
> Pane/Window (like download,updates..etc.)
> Then this path:
> C:\Windows\Temp\Temporary InternetFiles\IE.5Content = Delete all here.
>
> Open a run command and type in:
> sfc /scannow click [OK] let it run then Reboot into Safe Mode and Defrag
> your system.
>
> 2... Secondly, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
> by doing this:
> Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
> Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
> On the IE properties windows you will see these Taps:
> General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
> Advanced
> Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
> Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
> [&] Browsing
> [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
> For Malware download both these software:
> http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-...e_personal.php
> http://www.safer-networking.org ; for Spybot S&D
>
> Forget to Add, Run windows Updates engine by going to the MS updates Site
> and let the Wizard check for updates, when prompted to select from Express or
> Custom Check and install updates, select Custom Instead of Express.
> On the Express you will see the updates which windows want you to download
> one of them will be Net Framework click the Plus [+] sign to expand and
> uncheck both Boxes to not select this update to be installed and to never
> show this updates again click View and Install and install any other security
> updates then Close the IE and Reboot, does it show up?.
> HTH.
> nass
> ----
> www.nasstec.co.uk


nass:
Thank you.....thank you. It worked perfectly. No more annoying updates to
Net Framework.
Your help is much appreciated.
Bill.

"Billy Canuck" wrote:

>
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "Billy Canuck" wrote:
> >
> > > Yesterday, I started getting a Windows Security Patch Update to Net Framework
> > > 1.1, but when I try to install it, the install fails. I don't get an error
> > > code or anything, just the notice that the installation failed. I
> > > uninstalled Net Framework to see if the update notice would go away, but it
> > > didn't. I don't use Net Framework, it installed with my HP Printer software
> > > (which I also don't use, but that's another story). So, I don't need the
> > > program. How do I get Windows to stop trying to install an update to a
> > > program I don't even have installed?
> > > Any help would be much appreciated.
> > > My OS is Windows XP Pro SP2
> > > Bill.
> >
> > Hi Bill,
> > You cannot install some updates or programs
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
> >
> > How to troubleshoot Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 installation issues if
> > required:
> >
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;824643
> >
> > Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> >
> > Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> >
> > Open Windows Explorer and locate these paths:
> > C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution = Delete all Folders in the Right
> > Pane/Window (like download,updates..etc.)
> > Then this path:
> > C:\Windows\Temp\Temporary InternetFiles\IE.5Content = Delete all here.
> >
> > Open a run command and type in:
> > sfc /scannow click [OK] let it run then Reboot into Safe Mode and Defrag
> > your system.
> >
> > 2... Secondly, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
> > by doing this:
> > Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
> > Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
> > On the IE properties windows you will see these Taps:
> > General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
> > Advanced
> > Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
> > Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
> > [&] Browsing
> > [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
> > For Malware download both these software:
> > http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-...e_personal.php
> > http://www.safer-networking.org ; for Spybot S&D
> >
> > Forget to Add, Run windows Updates engine by going to the MS updates Site
> > and let the Wizard check for updates, when prompted to select from Express or
> > Custom Check and install updates, select Custom Instead of Express.
> > On the Express you will see the updates which windows want you to download
> > one of them will be Net Framework click the Plus [+] sign to expand and
> > uncheck both Boxes to not select this update to be installed and to never
> > show this updates again click View and Install and install any other security
> > updates then Close the IE and Reboot, does it show up?.
> > HTH.
> > nass
> > ----
> > www.nasstec.co.uk
>
>
> nass:
> Thank you.....thank you. It worked perfectly. No more annoying updates to
> Net Framework.
> Your help is much appreciated.
> Bill.

Hi Bill,
Glad to Help even when I reread my Post found myself on Express LOL (mind
somewhere else).
You are welcome and good luck.
Regards,
nass
----
www.nasstec.co.uk