Help with .net framework 3.0

[ZeroSignal]

OK, so I'm trying to get the .net framework 3.0 up and running (specifically to satisfy a prerequisite for "Games for Windows LIVE"). Unfortunately, it fails every time when attempting to install "Microsoft Communication Foundation" (error code 1603).

This doesn't make a whole lot of sense considering the usual nature of a 1603.

So, anyone have any clue about what I might be able to do here? Microsoft's "Knowledge Base" actually had an article on this, but gave an explanation that didn't fit my situation (according to them, it's because of corrupted previous .net framework installations, which I disproved).

[Geek-9pm]

Some think that .net framework is a waste of your youth.
Some time ago Microsoft could sell their development tools.
Now they hare to give them away.

No, this is not sarcasm. It reflects the feelings of people who
have used Microsoft tools for many years.

[ZeroSignal]

Personally, I DO hate dealing with it. And were it not necessary, I wouldn't bother.
Well, Ok, GFWL isn't exactly necessary, but I want it up and running. The only problem is this .net framework.

Judging by the error code, it seems like there's a file the installer isn't allowed access to (for whatever reason). I just can't tell what need to do about it...

[mroilfield]

(according to them, it's because of corrupted previous .net framework installations, which I disproved).

How did you disprove this?

[patio]

Try This...

[ZeroSignal]

(according to them, it's because of corrupted previous .net framework installations, which I disproved).

How did you disprove this?

Well, not overall, but for my situation. I guess I phrased that poorly.

I did everything Microsoft recommended to correct the situation (including using the file patio linked), but it made no difference. It just continues to give me the same error. I even dug up a program that cleans ALL versions of .net framework from the machine (every last trace), for a fresh install, but STILL no luck.

NOTE: I have no issues with any other .net framework versions, just 3.0 and later.

[patio]

Try doing the above in safemode...