asp or .net error message?

[Kando]

c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.030319 mscordacwks.dll is either not designed to run on windows or contains an error.

This is the message a vice principal got when she turned on her computer this morning. I have not seen it before and Google was not exactly forthcoming with answers.

Is there a fix for this? I could call in the DOE tech but if it can be done easily that would save her a couple of days waiting time.

hp desktop running Windows 7, 2gb ram, updated (that I know of) as of June 28.

Thanks

[Allan]

I assume you get the message inside Windows not before, yes? You can uninstall .net and reinstall it as a first troubleshooting step (http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17851).

You can also check your startup apps and see if something is calling .net. Here's a simple app to check and manage startup programs: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

[Kando]

Thanks for the quick reply. I have used StartupCPL before and it is great. I looked at the .net page you sent and that looks good too. Luckily the vp in question is pretty fearless when it comes to the computer and should be able to run that on her own.

[BC_Programmer]

Uninstall and Reinstall the .NET framework 4.0.

[Allan]

Uninstall and Reinstall the .NET framework 4.0.

I think I covered that already

[Kando]

Been kind of hectic, sorry for not getting back sooner.

Well, the whole thing is moot. Because of the software installed and the confidential nature of the work done on the machine, the DOE has used MUCH stricter security on it that on other administrative machines. It is so strict that I can not even update Adobe Reader because I don't have an administrative account on the main server. Even when logged onto the local machine it asks for an administrative account and password on the main server.

Can't uninstall or install anything.

So, I called it in to the DOE help desk and the technician will let me know how it goes.

Thanks again.

[patio]

Just give the Tech the advice you have recieved here...
Best of Luck...