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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May 17th, 2009 15:28
Thank you so much it worked for me
May 15th, 2009 20:03
thnx a lot bro……….it wrks gr8
May 14th, 2009 20:06
Thanks a ton….It is gr8 help….Last time I had to serach a lot before getting this link, so this time when I came across this error I knew where to look for help
May 1st, 2009 19:40
This just saved me so much hassle… thanks and thanks again!
April 29th, 2009 14:14
thanks mate. you helped me a lot. thanks again.
April 25th, 2009 10:40
This is no doubt great, too bad I can’t get it to work correctly. Like another poster in these comments, I wanted to get this to work because Lord of the Rings Online demands it. I’m running Vista 64-bit.
I got through the initial steps, but once I hit the second command in Step 7, nothing happens. I think the NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe package isn’t compatible with a 64-bit OS, as nothing happens when I try to run it like a normal application and I can’t even get the command list for it if I do a /? in the command prompt.
Microsoft’s site claims this package is supported by Vista 64, but I’m not sure if I can trust that. Is there some other file I could try using as a replacement or some alternative method?
If anyone can help, it would be appreciated.
April 23rd, 2009 12:09
thank you for your help. its been great help for me.
April 18th, 2009 18:58
I assume that the command:
dotnetfxsp1.exe /Xp:C:\DotNet
\netfxsp.msp
by default should be
NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe /Xp:C:\DotNet
\netfxsp.msp
March 31st, 2009 21:29
Unable to find file specified…
I cannot get it working
March 20th, 2009 17:43
big thanks to you… now im able to install my quickbooks pro 2007 without any problem… *salamat*
March 19th, 2009 10:20
@Kev
i got the same problem. i was able to solve it by following instructions AS IS except for the very first step which says: “(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).”
at first i used a different directory, followed the file naming, but still got stuck on the 3rd command in step 7. then i used the exact folder name as stated (c:\DotNet) and it worked.
March 14th, 2009 07:59
thanks a lot. This method works like a charm.
March 13th, 2009 20:15
I have follow your instruction, but alast it give u same error, Please Guide me
March 6th, 2009 06:01
you the man….. been at this for weeks. now trying to install asp .net security update for .net framework 1.1 sp1 with the same issue.. any suggestions??
March 1st, 2009 02:40
You ROCK!!!
February 4th, 2009 11:13
Brilliant. YTMND
February 2nd, 2009 19:53
# Keith
January 27th, 2008 15:30
5
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?
# rob
I have the same problem as keith and tried it using the vista business (KB929729) mentioned later. Sorry Keith. Maybe a year late but is there any difference in what’s needed between different brands. I’m using Ultimate, I thought it was more compatible with business, and I have SP1 installed. Any help? Plus, I messed up and completely manually deleted all of my other “nets” and can get the damned things to reinstall. Any help for 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 would be well appreciated. I keep getting a NGEN problem.
January 17th, 2009 03:05
Thanks a lot.. worked well
January 15th, 2009 22:17
Thanks man… your instructions have been a life-saver.
December 31st, 2008 00:27
Thanks for the post! This worked like a charm. I am running Vista Business and also had another .NET 1.1 patch that was giving me problems (KB929729), so I just followed your instructions and also slipstreamed that update with 1.1 and 1.1 SP1, and it worked. Thanks a bunch!
December 30th, 2008 23:14
plz help on this
what do u mean when u say
Change to the directory where the two installation setup files for .NET 1.1 are saved (i.e. C:\DotNet).
December 22nd, 2008 14:32
Thanks a million! It worked like a song!!
December 20th, 2008 00:44
Thanks clawgr, but I have another question. If I follwed all the steps correctly, is step 8 just a description of the result?
December 14th, 2008 07:02
Yeah…
The first command appears here in two lines
make sure you copy paste it as one
December 9th, 2008 09:10
Having a problem at step 7; the first command produces an error, labeled as being from the Microsoft NET Setup; Command line option syntax error: Type Command/? for Help.