Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 on Windows Vista – Fix RegSvcs.exe Fails Error
Windows Vista and Windows 7 comes packaged with Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0, but not version 1.1, which may still required by some applications such as QuickBooks 7, GFI Report Packs, VS.NET 2003, InstallShield 11.5, and many other developed software. However, when trying to install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 (dotnetfx.exe) on Windows Vista or Windows 7, one or more error messages similar to one of the following text will appear, and stop or prevent setup installation of .NET Framework 1.1 from continuing successfully.
RegSvcs.exe – Common Language Runtime Debugging Services
Application has generated an exception that could not be handled.
Process id=0xe50 (3664), Thread id=0xd44 (3396).Click OK to terminate the application.
Click CANCEL to debug the application.
If user click “OK’, the installation of .NET 1.1 will be cancelled, while clicking “CANCEL” produces another error message similar to below:
RegSvcs.exe – No debugger found
Registered JIT debugger is not available. An attempt to launch a JIT debugger with the following command resulted in an error code of 0×2 (s). Please check computer settings.
cardbg.exe !a 9×8e
In Even Viewer of Vista or Windows 7, the following log or similar can be seen:
Source: MsiInstaller
Event ID: 1030
Description:
Product: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. The application tried to install a more recent version of the protected Windows file C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\sbs_wminet_utils.dll. You may need to update your operating system for this application to work correctly. (Package Version: 1.0.0.0, Operating System Protected Version: 1.0.0.0).
Source: MsiInstaller
Event ID: 1030
Description:
Product: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. The application tried to install a more recent version of the protected Windows file C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\sbs_system.enterpriseservices.dll. You may need to update your operating system for this application to work correctly. (Package Version: 1.0.0.0, Operating System Protected Version: 1.0.0.0).
The error pops up in the end of .NET Framework 1.1 setup when it’s almost finished, and is registering “System.EnterpriseServices.dll” when the error occurs, time remaining for the installatin process shows 0 seconds.
Why exactly the error occurs when installing Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 in Windows Vista or Windows 7 is not known, as the issue happens randomly. It may affect both 32-bit and 64-bit Vista or Windows 7 system, but not all system will have the issue. But one thing is for sure. Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 (Service Pack 1) has resolved the issue. However, Microsoft does not provide download to standalone .NET Framework 1.1 installer that integrated with SP1.
Thus, the workaround to fix the Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1. installation error on Vista is to slipstream .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 into .NET Framework 1.1 installer, so that both the .NET Framework and the Service Pack can be installed at the same time.
To slipstream .NET 1.1 SP1 into .NET Framework setup package to have a integrated .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 installer, follow steps in this trick:
- Create a new folder named DotNet in C:\ drive (C:\DotNet is used in this guide, you can change to any folder you prefer, but ensure that you use correct path in the following steps).
- Download Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable Package (dotnetfx.exe). Make sure the setup file is saved as dotnetfx.exe.
- Download Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe). Make sure that the file is renamed and saved as dotnetfxsp1.exe, so that the rest of the steps can be followed easily.
- Move both installation files into the same directory (i.e. C:\DotNet), if you’re not saving them together.
- Open command prompt as Administrator.
- Change to the directory where the two installation setup files for .NET 1.1 are saved (i.e. C:\DotNet).
- Run the following commands one by one, press Enter after each one.
dotnetfx.exe /c:"msiexec.exe /a netfx.msi TARGETDIR=C:\DotNet"If you’re not using C:\DotNet directory, change the target to your path accordingly.
Then click on “Yes” when prompted to answer “would you like to install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. Package?”Wait for the uncompression, extraction and setup to complete with the display of the following dialog which says installation complete.
dotnetfxsp1.exe /Xp:C:\DotNet\netfxsp.mspNo status message for this step.
msiexec.exe /a c:\DotNet\netfx.msi /p c:\DotNet\netfxsp.msp
Wait for Windows Installer for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 to finish and disappear automatically.
- Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 with slipstreamed/integrated Service Pack 1 by running netfx.msi created in the working folder.
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February 5th, 2010 18:06
hi again guys. this is what im saying.
this is whats happening after i click yes on the
“would you like to install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. Package?”
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i hope you can help me. i dont really know much about things like these so im hoping that you have a solution. thanks very much
February 5th, 2010 17:40
hi there. i followed the step accordingly. but i still have the same problem. my problem is not about regsvcs.exe. i dont know what it is. my os just blocks the installation after the first command on no.7. it just says compatibility problems.
my os is windows7 ultimate 64bit preactivated.
please guys. i need help. i want to play nba 2k10
thanks in advance
February 3rd, 2010 06:17
Thanks, this was very helpful
This is working also under Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. Needed the instructions for pdfcreator which has a pdf signing library that’ll only be installed once .Net 1.1 is present.
There is a security warning though during installation wich claimes that IIS services could be affected when the slipstreamed netfx.msi is about to be installed. I cannot verify this as i do not use IIS on the machine anyway. Therefore I ignored the warning and have no problems and can sign PDFs now
January 19th, 2010 10:58
[...] Many software application or programs which are built on Microsoft .NET Framework requires .NET Framework runtime to be installed on the Windows computer system in order to run or execute. Thus, proper installation of .NET Framework on the PC is important to ensure that the underlying apps which depend on it will run error-free. Some Windows operating system already comes pre-installed with .NET Framework. For example, Windows 7 has .NET Framework up to version 3.5, while Windows Vista includes .NET Framework up to version 3.0. Already pre-included, it does not necessary mean that these OSes does not require any installation of .NET Framework again, as each version of .NET Framework works and co-exists independently, and must be installed if any application requires it. For example, .NET Framework 1.1 must be installed manually on Windows 7 or Vista. [...]
January 16th, 2010 17:15
Please, someone help me with this. my problem is that i keep getting this regsvcs.exe error on installing .net. which led me to this site.
I’m using XP pro.
i have followed everything, and am stuck at the second command which says upgrade patch cant be installed due to different ver or something missing.
can someone please advise. All i need is to run a photoediting application ‘Capture NX’
January 13th, 2010 15:09
worked a charm!! thanks for that!!
January 7th, 2010 13:33
Awsome, Thanks for the directions and all those who followed up on them. A tip to the others. If you are stuck, just Google what you are trying to do and you will find more directions such as how to do command prompts or open the System Admin Command Prompt window.