When I do step 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory,
type: del /y %temp%\* <Enter> I get an INVALID SWITCH ERROR.

What should I do?

Fred K


"Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:

> "Rock",
>
> Sometimes patches can prompt for the original installation media (asking the
> user for the location of netfx.msi). This can happen when MSI determines
> that the original product has missing or corrupt files, which are not
> included in the patch package.
>
> Repairing or reinstalling the original product fixes this issue, so in your
> case, we specifically need to repair the .NET Framework 1.1.
>
> If you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installation package, feel free
> to skip this section to step 9:
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
> Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
> 1. Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your Internet
> browser address window:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> 2. Please click the Download button and save it to a directory you will
> remember.
> 3. Please uncheck the box "Close this dialog box when download is complete"
> 4. Click Start
> 5. Click Run
> 6. Type: cmd <Enter>
> 7. In the Command Prompt, type: cd (target directory path)
> 8. Verify you are in the correct directory for this file by typing: dir
> dotnetfx.exe <Enter> and make sure it lists the file.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------
>
> Repairing .NET Framework:
>
> 9. Still in the command line, and now in the proper directory, type: del /y
> %temp%\* <Enter>
> 10. Type or copy and paste the following:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi" <Enter>
> (note: be sure to use the quotes.)
>
> For example:
> dotnetfx.exe /t:%temp% /c:"msiexec.exe /fvecms %temp%\netfx.msi"
>
> 11. Please try to install the update KB886903 from your direct download one
> more time, and let us know if this works out for you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Pat Walters [MSFT]
>
>
> "Rock" <rock@mail.nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:uE6VtbPLFHA.1884@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > I am running XP Pro with SP2. All updates are current with the
> > exception of one. WU site says I need to install the security update
> > for .Net Framework version 1.1 for SP1. The KB article for this is
> 866903.
> >
> > I can't get this update to install. Installing from the WU site, the
> > installation fails with error code 643. Downloading the update file
> > NDP1.1sp1-KB886903-X86.exe and attempting the install manually also
> > fails. The message it gives for the manual indicates it can't find the
> > path to netfx.msi and to browse to the folder containing it. However
> > that file is not on my system.
> >
> > .Net framework version 1.1 was originally installed on 8/22/2003
> > manually by the dotnetfx.exe file. .Net version 1.1 SP1 was installed
> > manually on 9/3/2004 using file NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe.
> >
> > Any ideas how to rectify this issue?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
>