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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September 28th, 2009 02:06
hey i have problem with the command prompt part. i cant get it right. i need some help asap pls!
September 21st, 2009 12:15
Thanks a whole lot. This saved me a whole lot of trouble. Really appreciate your help.
September 16th, 2009 02:03
Hi and Thank you!
This tutorial finally let me install .net 1.1 SP1 into windows 7.
“NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe”
appreciate this writeup.
September 15th, 2009 06:46
I can’t get this, i get to the commands and when i try to input them i get this message:
Error Creating Process
Reason: The system cannot find the file specified.
Can anyone tell me what I’m doing wrong?
September 12th, 2009 15:11
Linda G. and Brighid,
use “cd C:\DotNet” (not counting the “). The directory should switch to C:\DotNet.
Hope this helps!
September 10th, 2009 02:35
This has me crying, I’m so frustrated. I’ve done what you say – multiple times. It will not respond! I keep getting the same error that it doesn’t work with a 64bit system. At the admin/command prompt, it tells me the commands aren’t valid (I’ve used every version of these commands, including just trying to put in C:\ and it won’t even validate that).
Like Linda G.
September 7th, 2009 04:27
Please help me! I got down to downloading the two programs as instructed in your tutorial, but when I get to inputting the command prompts I can’t do it! I can’t get rid of the “>” that’s after my name to input the path. It won’t let me delete what’s automatically there and I can’t change it at all!
I’m not a computer geek, I can only take so mucn insanity! (About two hours worth!) Help!
September 9th, 2009 22:41
Thanks for this tutorial. It worked like a treat!
September 7th, 2009 04:27
Please help me! I got down to downloading the two programs as instructed in your tutorial, but when I get to inputting the command prompts I can’t do it! I can’t get rid of the “>” that’s after my name to input the path. It won’t let me delete what’s automatically there and I can’t change it at all! What do I do? Thank you!
September 7th, 2009 04:26
Please help me! I got down to downloading the two programs as intrusted in your tutorial, but when I get to inputting the command prompts I can’t do it! I can’t get rid of the “>” that’s after my name to input the path. It won’t let me delete what’s automatically there and I can’t change it at all! What do I do? Thank you!
August 12th, 2009 21:44
Scratch that, after spending the whole day trying to figure it out, i realized that whole string of commands is really one command. i just got confused when it said, Type Enter after each of these commands. It worked brilliantly . Thank you
August 12th, 2009 17:26
Let me just clarify on the previous thread. i cannot get these commands to work. i do not understand them.
/c:”msiexec.exe /a netfx.msi TARGETDIR=C:\DotNet”
August 12th, 2009 17:22
I could not get the commands to work. All i got to work was the first command which is dotnetfx.exe which just opens the installer and brings me back to square 1 where i get the unhandeld exception error. I do not know what im doing wrong im following the instructions but i cannot get the rest of the commands to work in the first set . Can i get some help please? ive been cracking my head open trying to solve this ridiculous problem just to get a software running.
August 12th, 2009 04:10
Thank you very much. This is perfect.
August 10th, 2009 04:54
i cant get it ur commands…its not working.
August 7th, 2009 00:20
@Dillon, just add the directory C:\DotNet in the windows Path. go to it through the vista control panel -> search for system path and edit the system environment variables and click on advanced and add it into the Path variable…did the trick for me.
August 7th, 2009 00:16
Perfect!
August 6th, 2009 21:28
I need help! When I type in the cmd
i get dotnextfx.exe is not regonized as a internal or external command, or recognizable program or batch file.
August 1st, 2009 17:04
I think I got it to install OK, but still can’t get the update Windows wants to install.
Which is what got me started here in the first place.
I am using Vista 64.
Do I need to move the files to a different folder so they can be found??
John
July 30th, 2009 23:02
Really really great.
i was extremely frustated, wanted to install Acecad Digimemo Software but it wont install.the company support also did not help just said reinstall .
great man it worked like a real CHARM
really i owe this to you. with the people like you the net is the place to be.
thanks again
July 29th, 2009 16:24
Thanx man this was very usefull!!!
July 22nd, 2009 14:44
real lifesaver! appreciate your effort!
thanks
ani
July 16th, 2009 10:41
Thanks! This tutorial was a lifesaver!
July 15th, 2009 00:43
Thank you, it works perfectly fine for me!
May 24th, 2009 11:43
Awesome! This is not the first time your information has helped me with this issue. Thanks very much for sharing!
May 23rd, 2009 00:24
Hi
Excellent tutorial !!
It solved my problem
Very explicit ,very accurate and also very easy to follow.
I’m using Windows 7 and i wasn’t able to install framework 1.1 until i find this life saving tutorial
So i can say now : “It is possible to install framework 1.1 in windows 7
”
Thanks a lot , keep up the good work !!