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My notebook (Dell Inspiron 1420 XP Pro - SP 3) downloaded the following updates automatically and it is not installing despite my prompt, multiple restarts, prompt to install before shut down etc.
What could be the problem ?
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Security Update for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB953297)
amkeew hi looks like your not alone with this problem see this thread HERE and you can get a hold of Microsoft chat or email them with your problem free they say.
HERE is one fix that was posted you may like to try this first. it says vista at the top but they are talking about xp
> Hi Shawn: Had same problem.... Solution--Uninstall .Net Framework 1.1 from
> add/remove programs.This automatically removes an earlier hotfix which i
> think is causing the problem.Restart computer and go to windows update as
> normal and check for updates.If all is well you will reinstall .Net Framework
> 1.1 and the problem update KB953297 successfully. This worked on both my
> laptops but for some reason i had to try 2 times before the update KB953297
> successfully installed on one of mylaptops. Good luck.. Scott.
>
Let us know how you make out so we can pass this on to anyone else that is having this problem please.
Thanks Bill
Thank you Bill. Uninstalled .Net Framework 1.1. The annoying update yellow monkey is now gone.
Ran the windows update again. Net Framework 1.1 didn't show up as an "high priority" update, but only as an optional update. So I didn't download Net Framework 1.1 (23 MB). Should I download and install this ?
I already have .Net Framework 2.0 SP2, .Net Framework 3.0 SP2 and .Net Framework 3.5 SP1. Do I still need this .Net Framework 1.1 ?
Thanks again for your valuable tip.
amkeew glad that all worked out for you. As for 1.1 framework.
You usually only need older versions of the .NET framework installed if you have an old application which requires an older version of the framework. In most cases you should be okay. If you run across where it ask for it (doubt it) then install it.
Enjoy your computer
Bill
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