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Lowrider

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    Re: MSI Installer Missing
    « Reply #15 on: August 18, 2011, 03:21:08 AM »
    Oh My, No Updates Show. I cant believe this.

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    Re: MSI Installer Missing
    « Reply #16 on: August 18, 2011, 07:17:01 PM »
    What do you mean no updates are shown? Not one under Installed updates?

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      « Reply #17 on: August 20, 2011, 05:16:28 PM »
      I'm sorry, i thought i replied. i can't find ANY netframe updates listed. THX I'm probably going to buy a full windows 7. That will fix it,,,,right?

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        « Reply #18 on: August 20, 2011, 05:17:20 PM »
        I'm sorry, i thought i replied. i can't find ANY netframe updates listed. THX I'm probably going to buy a full windows 7. That will fix it,,,,right?

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        Re: MSI Installer Missing
        « Reply #19 on: August 20, 2011, 11:38:24 PM »
        Check your Windows Installer under Component services. Hit Start->type services.msc, Enter-> look for Windows Installer and check if its disabled. If its disabled, double-click W.I. and change startup type to Manual. Click Apply. Scroll down and check Windows update which should be in Automatic. Do the same procedure as suggested.
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        i can't find ANY netframe updates listed
        Try .Net Framework 3.0 Redistributable Package -> HERE then

        .Net Framework SP 1 -> Service Pack 1
        If these components were successfully installed, then we'll try 3.5 RP and SP.

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          Re: MSI Installer Missing
          « Reply #20 on: August 21, 2011, 10:00:37 AM »
          I don't know what i've done but i get this error: You must use "Turn Windows feature on or off" in the Control Panel to install or configure .Net Framework 3.0.
           OK, when i got to turn features on or off, there is NOTHING listed to be turned on or off.

           i'm not trying to blame AVG, but this started because of their faulty virus definitions update. BUT, like i said, i'm not blaming them because it's free and i have had good luck for years using AVG. Thx ,,,Again! :)

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          Re: MSI Installer Missing
          « Reply #21 on: August 21, 2011, 08:16:54 PM »
          Navigate to your Programs Files (C:) and look for Reference Assemblies. Is it present? If yes, look for Framework version folders and post them. Under Windows Features, look for Windows Process Activation Service. There is a plus sign for you to expand to turn on/off during the installation. However, we must verify first under the Program folders if there are current version installed under Reference Assemblies.

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            Re: MSI Installer Missing
            « Reply #22 on: August 22, 2011, 03:47:33 AM »
            In Prog Folders there is Frame Work versions 3.0 and 3.5. There are a lot of dll files and Subset List and Redistribute List. I Couldn't see anything under features on or off yesterday. Is that where you want me to look? Thx

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            Re: MSI Installer Missing
            « Reply #23 on: August 22, 2011, 06:59:24 PM »
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            In Prog Folders there is Frame Work versions 3.0 and 3.5.
            Ok, we have both components or same as the one I have here on Win 7. What Vista service pack are you using?
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            Security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2539636)  Installed 08/16/2011
            In the above quote on my previous reply searching for the KB code is here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2539636
            The supported systems are Windows Vista SP2, Win 7, Win 7 SP1.
            « Last Edit: August 22, 2011, 07:13:56 PM by jason2074 »

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              Re: MSI Installer Missing
              « Reply #24 on: August 23, 2011, 11:20:43 AM »
              I'm using SP2. And I'm not sure I got the second part. Which download link do I click, once I get to your link above? (on MS page)? Thx

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              Re: MSI Installer Missing
              « Reply #25 on: August 23, 2011, 06:57:10 PM »
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              1.) Security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2539636)  Installed 08/16/2011
              2.) Security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2518870)  Installed 08/16/2011
              3.) Security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2478663)  Installed 08/16/2011
              4.) Security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2446708)  Installed 08/16/2011
              5.) Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2533253)                Installed 08/16/2011
              6.) Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2466871)                Installed 08/16/2011
              You posted that viewing installed updates on your system have none... under .NET Framework 4. Since you have Vista SP2, let's start on the security updates by manually downloading then install.
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              1.) Security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2539636)  Installed 08/16/2011
              Let's try this first. Download from direct link here - http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=27017

              This is the file you need to download - NDP40-KB2539636-x86.exe (3MB) - Install then post the result.

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                Re: MSI Installer Missing
                « Reply #26 on: August 24, 2011, 03:26:35 AM »
                I manully downloaded the file, it seemed like it would install. I had to turn on Windows Installer, in services.msc. I agred to terms, then I got an error: The Win Install Service could not be accessed. This can happen if Win Install Serv. is not correctly installed. KB 2539636. Thx I appreciate you trying to help fix this. :)

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                « Reply #27 on: August 24, 2011, 11:06:31 PM »
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                2.) Security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2518870)  Installed 08/16/2011
                Let's try the 2nd one. http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=26409
                Download x86.exe installer 18.0 MB after saving then install. Same result? If it went on another error installation, try Selective Start up.
                1. Click Start, type msconfig in the start search box and then press Enter.
                2. If you are prompted for an Administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or click Continue.
                3. Under Startup Selection, choose Selective Startup and clear the Load Startup Items check box.
                4. Click the Services tab, click to select Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All.
                5. Click Ok.
                6. When you are prompted, click Restart.
                7. Try the Windows Update again.
                If same result, install them manually starting with the KB 2539636 security update you previously downloaded but cannot install.






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                  Re: MSI Installer Missing
                  « Reply #28 on: August 26, 2011, 02:26:18 AM »
                  I forgot to post back. I tried that EXACTLY like you said. I still get the installer error: The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can happen if Windows Installer Service is not correctly installed. Can i re- DL MSI Installer? Thx in Advance! :)

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                  Re: MSI Installer Missing
                  « Reply #29 on: August 26, 2011, 11:52:00 PM »
                  Could you disable AVG and other protection softwares on your PC and try again the downloaded NET Framework files for manual installation. You could do this offline or without internet connection while doing the install, just to be sure when you turn off all protection softwares. Re enable them again later. There is a NET Framework Cleanup Tool available online and is published here  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx