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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June 11th, 2008 20:10
Thanks!!!
This worked like a charm. These directions couldn’t be any clearer.
I had to use this for a client that needed .net 1.1 to run a realtime market data application.
You save my job from being moved to India, for about another week. lol.
June 4th, 2008 10:16
Bk Sharma,
What u can do is, download the entire files needed, and save it to your “C:\” folder, and run the command
C:\DotNet\msiexec.exe /a c:\netfx.msi /p c:\netfxsp.msp’
May 31st, 2008 16:25
when i press dotnetfx.exe and press enter then it comes it is not the external and internal command.batch file
so please help me in downloading the dotnetfx 1.1
May 21st, 2008 18:32
Sir,
I have failed in completing the trick. On running the last command under instruction no. 7 the following message is appearing:-
“Window cannot find ‘C:\DotNet\msiexec.exe /a c:\DotNet\netfx.msi /p c:\DotNet\netfxsp.msp’
Please help me as soon as possible. I will be very grateful to you.
Regards,
BK Sharma
April 26th, 2008 03:32
any chance of modifying this to work w/ XP Pro?
I’ve been glued to my screens for the past 4 daze trying to either Uninstall or Reinstall any or all .NET Frame. It’s become corrupted & Microsoft can’t help & it seems none of my geek friends can either.
HELP!?
john ballouz
April 24th, 2008 18:01
I am indeed grateful for the solution. It worked without a hitch.
I do not know why Microsoft is suddenly abandoning .NET framework1.1 like a hot potato when it is prepared to support VB6- a much earlier product.
Thanks once again
Ashwin B Pandya
April 22nd, 2008 11:53
Thanks, working great on my lappy.
+1
Nez.
April 5th, 2008 03:47
i have the same problem as jack…i used C:\DotNet folder and everything and i get “dotnetfx.exe is not recognized as an internal or external, operable program or batch file.” how do i fix???
March 20th, 2008 13:07
Hi there.
I have the same issue with vista. After reading through the above, can you teach me how I can rename this file as described above?
NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe
Could you kindly help me?
Thanks.
Marcus
March 13th, 2008 18:15
great man it worked now i can install dotnet framework 1.1 dependent applications
thanks a lot
March 9th, 2008 21:49
Thank you so very much for this workaround. I have successfually installed QuickBooks 2007 Pro on Vista Business version without any problem.
This .NET 1.1 installation error has bothered me over 6 months and I had to run Quickbooks on XP virtual machines!
February 23rd, 2008 17:30
i used C:\DotNet
February 23rd, 2008 10:49
Have you change directory to where it’s located?
February 23rd, 2008 10:40
I don’t seem to be able to do it. After typing the first command, I pressed enter and it wrote: “dotnetfx.exe is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file”.
February 16th, 2008 08:52
I’m getting the exact same problem as Keiths.
I have no idea why it won’t work.
The reason it’s gone is i had a problem with Lord of the Rings online, and someone said to uninstall and then reinstall .NET framework 1.1, so when i uninstalled it i can’t seem to reinstall it.
I’m using Vista Home Premium (32 bit) if it makes any difference.
February 13th, 2008 07:02
Brilliant fix. I followed your directions and it works perfectly. thx so much.
February 10th, 2008 04:57
thank you!
Now I can install ETS3e (needed for KNX/EIB) with Vista lite
January 28th, 2008 01:47
Nope – same result (error dialog box as above) with my full path or no path (as shown below) …
c:\DotNet>path
PATH=c:\
c:\DotNet>dir
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is E410-7200
Directory of c:\DotNet
01/27/2008 10:46 AM .
01/27/2008 10:46 AM ..
01/26/2008 10:22 PM 24,265,736 dotnetfx.exe
01/27/2008 12:21 AM 10,703,680 dotnetfxsp1.exe
01/26/2008 11:33 PM 3,443,712 netfx.msi
01/26/2008 11:24 PM Program Files
01/26/2008 11:24 PM Win
3 File(s) 38,413,128 bytes
4 Dir(s) 8,261,898,240 bytes free
January 27th, 2008 20:59
I have install both the file to download Net Framwork 1.1 i.e. dotnetfx.exe & dotnetfxsp1.exe, i have also follow up steps but i can not install Net Framwork 1.1 on my Vista base software.
January 27th, 2008 16:41
Check your path?
January 27th, 2008 15:30
Well – I have not been as lucky as others on this slipstream trick …
When I get to the command:
dotnetfxsp1.exe /Xp:C:\DotNet\netfxsp.msp
I get the following error:
“The upgrade cannot be installed by the Windows Installer Service because the program to be upgrade may be missing, or the upgrade may be a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade.”
I get the above error whether I add the /Xp: switch or not which leads me to think that the dotnetfxsp1.exe is not even looking for a switch – it’s just tryig to install.
I’ve followed the direcions (up to this point) to a tee. What am I doing wrong?
January 22nd, 2008 10:39
Thanks for the fix/workaround.
Had tried on several occassions to install .net1.1 (dotnet1.1) to vista with no success.
After the failed attempts, had problems such as:
.net aleady installed
patch could not be installed by windows intaller
etc.
also I could not find .net in ‘control panel/programs and features’ to un-install/remove it for a clean install.
in the end – i cleared the c:\dotnet directory which had been created by previous attempts
downloaded the redistributable from the link above, also the sp1, and tried again.
it worked.
good luck to all else who pass this way.
January 20th, 2008 23:12
Thanks man. I’ve faced similar problem for a while. and after following your slipstream guide to install dot net1.1 I’m able to overcome that error. Kudos to you. Thanks a lot…
Regards
Nitin Sood
A.K.A. Antelope555
January 9th, 2008 12:51
Nicely documented. This trick worked perfectly for Quickbooks 2007 on Vista.
December 27th, 2007 01:58
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