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When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
What can I do to resolve this?

Which Version of Windows is installed ?

IF .NET Framework 1.1 is showing as installed in Add/Remove Programs in
the Control Panel, suggest you download SP1 from here and save it:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

When the download completes close all open browsers and programs.
Now install NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe and restart the system.
Did that get it installed ?

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


topcat wrote:

> When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> What can I do to resolve this?

Vista Ultimate

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> Which Version of Windows is installed ?
>
> IF .NET Framework 1.1 is showing as installed in Add/Remove Programs in
> the Control Panel, suggest you download SP1 from here and save it:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
> When the download completes close all open browsers and programs.
> Now install NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe and restart the system.
> Did that get it installed ?
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> topcat wrote:
>
> > When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> > an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> > What can I do to resolve this?
>

"topcat" <topcat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:89A345B9-F668-4CA4-9351-B1FFB85D77DB@microsoft.com...
> When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> What can I do to resolve this?

<cmd_output OS="XPsp2">
F:\>set /a c = 0x66A
1642
F:\>net helpmsg %c%

The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
patch.

</cmd_output>

At least the code gives you something to try... <eg>

Do the logs give you any better clues? Hint: search for context
for the hex string and its decimal equivalent.


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
---

Download the update manually and install it from the previously provided
link. That has worked for others in the same situation as you are now in.

OR, you can stop the Windows Update service, delete the previously
download of the update located in
SoftwareDistribution\Download\Install
Restart the Windows Update service, and then wait until the fixed
version of the update is downloaded.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


topcat wrote:

> Vista Ultimate
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
>
>>Which Version of Windows is installed ?
>>
>>IF .NET Framework 1.1 is showing as installed in Add/Remove Programs in
>>the Control Panel, suggest you download SP1 from here and save it:
>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>>
>>When the download completes close all open browsers and programs.
>>Now install NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe and restart the system.
>>Did that get it installed ?
>>
>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>>===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>>Never Forgotten
>>===============
>>
>>
>>topcat wrote:
>>
>>
>>>When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
>>>an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
>>>What can I do to resolve this?
>>

The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
patch.


I'm not a computer genius, but I have followed the posted directions. The
message up above is what popped up when my computer tried to install the
file, and I am at a loss. I've only had this for 2 months. Any help would be
much appreciated.

"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:

> "topcat" <topcat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:89A345B9-F668-4CA4-9351-B1FFB85D77DB@microsoft.com...
> > When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> > an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> > What can I do to resolve this?
>
> <cmd_output OS="XPsp2">
> F:\>set /a c = 0x66A
> 1642
> F:\>net helpmsg %c%
>
> The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
> because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
> may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
> upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
> patch.
>
> </cmd_output>
>
> At least the code gives you something to try... <eg>
>
> Do the logs give you any better clues? Hint: search for context
> for the hex string and its decimal equivalent.
>
>
> Good luck
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
>
>

My follow-up question is whether or not you need to have .Net Framework 1.1
if 2.0 is installed

"kmg04" wrote:

> The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
> because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
> may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
> upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
> patch.
>
>
> I'm not a computer genius, but I have followed the posted directions. The
> message up above is what popped up when my computer tried to install the
> file, and I am at a loss. I've only had this for 2 months. Any help would be
> much appreciated.
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>
> > "topcat" <topcat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:89A345B9-F668-4CA4-9351-B1FFB85D77DB@microsoft.com...
> > > When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> > > an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> > > What can I do to resolve this?
> >
> > <cmd_output OS="XPsp2">
> > F:\>set /a c = 0x66A
> > 1642
> > F:\>net helpmsg %c%
> >
> > The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
> > because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
> > may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
> > upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
> > patch.
> >
> > </cmd_output>
> >
> > At least the code gives you something to try... <eg>
> >
> > Do the logs give you any better clues? Hint: search for context
> > for the hex string and its decimal equivalent.
> >
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> > Robert Aldwinckle
> > ---
> >
> >
> >

..NET Framework 1.1. and 2.0 run side by side and are not dependent on
each other.
BUT, if a Program was installed that requires either Framework so that
it can run, then the answer is yes.

It gets more complicated with the installation of 3.0
That requires that 2.0 be installed, also.

Clear as mud, eh ? <w>

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============



Peter Moore wrote:

> My follow-up question is whether or not you need to have .Net Framework 1.1
> if 2.0 is installed
>
> "kmg04" wrote:
>
>
>>The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
>>because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
>>may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
>>upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
>>patch.
>>
>>
>>I'm not a computer genius, but I have followed the posted directions. The
>>message up above is what popped up when my computer tried to install the
>>file, and I am at a loss. I've only had this for 2 months. Any help would be
>>much appreciated.
>>
>>"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>"topcat" <topcat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>news:89A345B9-F668-4CA4-9351-B1FFB85D77DB@microsoft.com...
>>>
>>>>When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
>>>>an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
>>>>What can I do to resolve this?
>>>
>>><cmd_output OS="XPsp2">
>>>F:\>set /a c = 0x66A
>>>1642
>>>F:\>net helpmsg %c%
>>>
>>>The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
>>>because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
>>>may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
>>>upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
>>>patch.
>>>
>>></cmd_output>
>>>
>>>At least the code gives you something to try... <eg>
>>>
>>>Do the logs give you any better clues? Hint: search for context
>>>for the hex string and its decimal equivalent.
>>>
>>>
>>>Good luck
>>>
>>>Robert Aldwinckle
>>>---
>>>
>>>
>>>

I have problems installing the
"update for visual studio 2005 service pack 1 (windows vista)"
and the
"safetyupdate for microsoft visual studio 2005 service pack 1(KB937061)"
It always says "error code 66A".

Previously I tried to install "Visual Studio 2005 service pack 1", but it
always failed, so it's very logical that I can't install the update to the
service pack since I don't even have the service pack....

But when I check the installed updates, the service pack 1 is in there...
even tough it ALWAYS failed to install. And the windows update doesn't
recognize the service pack 1 as a new update anymore, since it 'should' be
installed...
How can I resolve this problem?



"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> ..NET Framework 1.1. and 2.0 run side by side and are not dependent on
> each other.
> BUT, if a Program was installed that requires either Framework so that
> it can run, then the answer is yes.
>
> It gets more complicated with the installation of 3.0
> That requires that 2.0 be installed, also.
>
> Clear as mud, eh ? <w>
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
>
> Peter Moore wrote:
>
> > My follow-up question is whether or not you need to have .Net Framework 1.1
> > if 2.0 is installed
> >
> > "kmg04" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
> >>because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
> >>may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
> >>upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
> >>patch.
> >>
> >>
> >>I'm not a computer genius, but I have followed the posted directions. The
> >>message up above is what popped up when my computer tried to install the
> >>file, and I am at a loss. I've only had this for 2 months. Any help would be
> >>much appreciated.
> >>
> >>"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>"topcat" <topcat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:89A345B9-F668-4CA4-9351-B1FFB85D77DB@microsoft.com...
> >>>
> >>>>When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> >>>>an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> >>>>What can I do to resolve this?
> >>>
> >>><cmd_output OS="XPsp2">
> >>>F:\>set /a c = 0x66A
> >>>1642
> >>>F:\>net helpmsg %c%
> >>>
> >>>The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service
> >>>because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch
> >>>may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be
> >>>upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade
> >>>patch.
> >>>
> >>></cmd_output>
> >>>
> >>>At least the code gives you something to try... <eg>
> >>>
> >>>Do the logs give you any better clues? Hint: search for context
> >>>for the hex string and its decimal equivalent.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Good luck
> >>>
> >>>Robert Aldwinckle
> >>>---
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
>

The steps you need to follow are:

1) Run cleanup tool:
http://astebner.sts.winisp.net/Tools...eanup_tool.zip

and select remove (cleanup) .NET Framework 1.1 from the dropdown list.

2) Download the .Net framework 1.1 redistributable package from her
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...7-034d1e7cf3a3

and install it.

4) Download the .Net Framework 1.1 Service Pack
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...displaylang=en
and install it.

5) Instead of using Windows Update, download the KB929729 package from here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Install this Last!


I followed the steps and the his windows update looks much healthier now

Hope this helps!


"topcat" wrote:

> When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> What can I do to resolve this?

"DJCORT1" wrote:

> The steps you need to follow are:
>
> 1) Run cleanup tool:
> http://astebner.sts.winisp.net/Tools...eanup_tool.zip
>
> and select remove (cleanup) .NET Framework 1.1 from the dropdown list.
>
> 2) Download the .Net framework 1.1 redistributable package from here
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...7-034d1e7cf3a3
>
> and install it.
>
> 4) Download the .Net Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
> https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...displaylang=en
> and install it.
>
> 5) Instead of using Windows Update, download the KB929729 package from here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Install this Last!
>
>
> I followed the steps and the his windows update looks much healthier now
>
> Hope this helps!
>
>
> "topcat" wrote:
>
> > When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> > an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> > What can I do to resolve this?

this worked like a charm thank you so much..

"DJCORT1" wrote:

> The steps you need to follow are:
>
> 1) Run cleanup tool:
> http://astebner.sts.winisp.net/Tools...eanup_tool.zip
>
> and select remove (cleanup) .NET Framework 1.1 from the dropdown list.
>
> 2) Download the .Net framework 1.1 redistributable package from here
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...7-034d1e7cf3a3
>
> and install it.
>
> 4) Download the .Net Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
> https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...displaylang=en
> and install it.
>
> 5) Instead of using Windows Update, download the KB929729 package from here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Install this Last!
>
>
> I followed the steps and the his windows update looks much healthier now
>
> Hope this helps!
>
>
> "topcat" wrote:
>
> > When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> > an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> > What can I do to resolve this?

MS if continuing it's track record of lousy support. I'm on a one week old
HP Computer with Vista Ultimate on it and today was told by "update" that I
need to install a Framework update. It will not install and comes back with
an error code of 66A which as is typical of MS and tells me nothing. A brand
new computer, no registry changes have been made, all updates save this one
have been installed when the flag went up to install them (sorry, didn't
install the 35 various language updates). My old computer with XP MCE
encountered the same problems with trying to install updates to Framework and
I spent weeks trying to get the updates installed. Thanks to Aaron Stebner
(sp?) finally got it straightened out, but not without many messages back and
forth. I don't see how MS can blame this problem on users messing up
machines, installs, etc. since this is a brand new machine, unadulterated
OS, running MS Vista Ultimate (not an upgrade version but a full blown copy
at $$$$$).
MS -- what is your defense?
--
lakeflake


"topcat" wrote:

> When I try to install the update for .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 I get
> an error code 66A. I have searched for a resolution but can not find one.
> What can I do to resolve this?

Lakeflake wrote:

> I'm on a one week old
> HP Computer with Vista Ultimate on it and today was told by "update" that I
> need to install a Framework update. It will not install and comes back with
> an error code of 66A which as is typical of MS and tells me nothing. A brand
> new computer, no registry changes have been made, all updates save this one
> have been installed when the flag went up to install them (sorry, didn't
> install the 35 various language updates).

Did you reinstall the OS yourself or did it come preinstalled from HP? Have you
and/or HP installed any applications on the computer yet?

Harry.

Installed Vista Ultimate myself with MS Disk purchased at same time as
computer.
Yes, I've installed some programs such as MS Home & Student, Outlook,
TurboTax, printer drivers and Norton.
--
lakeflake


"Harry Johnston [MVP]" wrote:

> Lakeflake wrote:
>
> > I'm on a one week old
> > HP Computer with Vista Ultimate on it and today was told by "update" that I
> > need to install a Framework update. It will not install and comes back with
> > an error code of 66A which as is typical of MS and tells me nothing. A brand
> > new computer, no registry changes have been made, all updates save this one
> > have been installed when the flag went up to install them (sorry, didn't
> > install the 35 various language updates).
>
> Did you reinstall the OS yourself or did it come preinstalled from HP? Have you
> and/or HP installed any applications on the computer yet?
>
> Harry.
>