Repairing Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Document 5093
Revised 4/30/2008 JRH


Since the release of the .NET Framework, more and more software packages have been developed using the tools Microsoft provided in this package. Some key component's in WinTOTAL are designed with these tools and require that it's installed properly to function.

This document explains how to repair .NET Framework 2.0.

  
 

 

The Details

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is a software component that is a part of Microsoft Windows operating systems. The .NET Framework is a key Microsoft offering and designed for use in most new applications created for the Windows platform.

Problems with .NET Framework can impact the operation of several a la mode programs, including:

  • Athena
  • Aurora
  • DaVinci
  • SureDocs
  • Vault
  • XSites Desktop

Some common errors encountered in a la mode software when Microsoft .NET Framework isn't functioning correctly are:

  • Aurora: alamode.MapWiz has encountered a problem and needs to close.
  • DaVinci: An unexpected error occurred while loading the sketcher.
  • SureDocs: SureDocs has encountered a problem and needs to close.

Step by Step


Windows XP

You will first need to determine what version of Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 you have installed.

  1. Click the Windows Start button and select Run.
  2. Type control in the Open field and click OK.
  3. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
  4. In the list of Currently installed programs: look for one of these entries:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1
  5. If you have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 listed proceed to Step #6. If you have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 listed do not proceed through the repair instructions.
         
      Note: There is not a repair function in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1. Do not proceed through the repair instructions if this is the version installed.  
         
  6. Close all open applications.
  7. Click the Windows Start button and select Run.
  8. Type msiexec /unregister in the Open field and click OK.
  9. Click the Windows Start button and select Run.
  10. Type msiexec /regserver in the Open field and click OK.
  11. Click the Windows Start button and select Run.
  12. Type control in the Open field and click OK.
  13. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
  14. Search the list of currently installed programs for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  15. Select Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and then click Change/Remove.
  16. Select Repair and then click Next.
  17. If prompted, restart your computer.

Windows Vista

  1. Close all open applications.
  2. Click the Windows Start button, type cmd into the Start Search field, and hit Enter.
  3. At the prompt, type in the following command:

    sfc /scannow

  4. This initiates the System File Scan and repair any damaged system files.
  5. Once the scan is complete, restart your computer.