Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP2) when
posting to this newsgroup.
Why was it necessary to "restore [your] laptop to its original" (OOBE)
state? Did you format the HDD, too?
1. Before doing anything else, write down the .NET Framework versions which
are already installed:
How to determine which versions of the .NET Framework are installed and
whether service packs have been applied
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318785
2. Now see Resolution Method 2 in
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923100
(ignore the title). After running the appropriate/needed tool, (re)install
all .NET Framework versions manually using the download links on the page.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
sergio wrote:
> No I didnt. I restored my laptop to its original form and ive been
> downloading the updates in order.. however, when I tried to download this
> one it keeps saying there is an error and i cant install it
>
>> Did you install any other updates prior to
>> the .NET Framework update?
>>
>>> Im trying to update this :
>>>
>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5
>>> Family
>>> Update (KB951847) x86
>>>
>>> Download size: 6.8 MB - 26.6 MB
>>>
>>> When its at 100% and already installing I get the next error message:
>>>
>>> "WindowsUpdate_00000057" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"
>>>
>>> It says I cannot install it.