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Windows 7 and .Net Framework

All,

I am trying to install .NET Framework 1.1 on Windows 7 machine.
I get the following error: "An error occurred while Windows Installer was initializing. Setup will close now"

Can someone help me with resolving this error and getting the framework installed.


Thanks!
MTD
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Are you having problems with the residing installation of .Net? Windows 7 comes with .NET Framework 3.5.1 as an OS component.
If you're unsure as to if .Net is installed you can check through Programs and Features or use the verification tool.
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/10/13/8999004.aspx
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No i don't have a problem with the residing installation of .Net.  There is an older program that is written using the .NET 1.1.4322 framework.  I tried to install that version on Windows 7 and i got the error i posted.

When i checked the Programs and Features - Uninstall or change a program I dont see any >NET framwork installed (unless it is called something else in Windows 7).

MoreThanDoubled--I am not sure v 1.1 will run on Win7.  But there is no harm in trying to install from the Distributable
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en
MoreThanDoubled--The response in this reference indicates a fix.
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/1270992108
All,

I really need to SOLID answer to my questions.
1. Can .NET framwork 1.1 be installed on Windows 7
2. If yes, then what does this error mean:  get the following error: "An error occurred while Windows Installer was initializing. Setup will close now"

I am in the middle of testing on windows 7 and can't get this VB app installed because it requires framework 1.1.
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A thousand thank you's jcimarron!!!

It worked.


MoreThanDoubled--You are most welcome.