Manual download:
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Check the requirements -

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Required Software:
Windows Installer 3.0 (except for Windows 98/ME, which require Windows Installer 2.0 or later).
Windows Installer 3.1 or later is recommended.
IE 5.01 or later: You must also be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later for all
installations of the .NET Framework.
Disk Space Requirements: 280 MB (x86), 610 MB (x64)
Important: Make sure you have the latest service pack and critical updates for the version of
Windows that you are running. To find recent security updates, visit Windows Update.
IMPORTANT: If you have installed previous pre-release versions of .NET Framework v2.0, such as Beta
1, Beta 2 or Community Technical Preview (CTP) builds, then you must uninstall these versions via
Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel before installing this final release version.
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"jothi16" <jothi16@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> me having win xp professional sp2 preinstalled. i want to install the
> .net framework redistributable. I am not able to install it.
>
> please help me.
>