mpeterson Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hey, this is my first time posting here, so I hope I'm doing this right. I'm having trouble installing the newest version of Paint.NET. when I go to install it, it keeps saying that "This application requires Windows.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or greater.", even though I have the newer version, 4.0, installed. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Paint.NET should be able to run on .NET 4, but you can install 3.5 side-by-side, which is a better option, as most of Paint.NET's testing is done on 3.5. Try to install .NET 3.5 SP1 from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=ab99342f-5d1a-413d-8319-81da479ab0d7 Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 To be precise, .NET 4 will work if it's the only version of .NET installed. If you have any other .NET version 2.0 through 3.5 installed, then 3.5 will be used and required. Example: You have .NET 4 and .NET 2 installed. In this case, Paint.NET won't work. You must install 3.5 SP1. (It works this way not because I'm a sadist, but that's just the way the .NET version requirements manifest works. .NET framework 2.0 through 3.5 all use the same .NET 2.0 runtime, which is what you are permitted to version against in the manifest.) Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 I tried installing .NET 3.5, but I keep getting an error saying "Setup did not finish correctly." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I need help here, you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Uninstall NET 4.0, then install NET 3.5 SP1. (The SP1 is important.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I tried doing that, and I still get the same error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Should I just download every other framework leading up to 3.5, and hope it works then? I'm still getting the same error when I try to install 3.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Should I just download every other framework leading up to 3.5, and hope it works then? No. Have you tried repairing the .NET framework? Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 3.5 SP1 Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 How do I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvf Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Probably have to download the update and reinstall, upon reinstall of update should be able to get repair option. modify, or install. I think sometimes it has version of Framework reading config issue....Like given when installing older versions, i needed to install and older framework. And i didnt need too. Was weird. Dont think have the latest. Which might be 4.0 or so, idk. 2 i think remembering correctly is the last ive left off on....maybe 3-3.5. Sometimes i think apps or programs that require the need of whatever updates grab them for themselves, if that makes any sense. Cause you usually have to download additional updates but its for newer programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 I tried downloading it again, and reinstalling it, but I still get the same error message. I'm starting to think I'll never be able to reinstall Paint.NET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 What version of Windows are you using? Honestly, though I'd love to figure this out and get you back on track with Paint.NET, we're getting out of our area of expertise here, and you might be better off taking the issue to Microsoft's support resources. Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Windows XP, I think. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 I tried running the installer again, and now it works fine. The only problem is that during setup, it'll get to like 10%, then stop and close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 I tried installing the new version of Paint.NET, 3.5.8, but I still get the same problem. The setup will get to 10%, then stop and close the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Click Start, then Run, then type %temp%. An Explorer window will pop up with your temp directory. Check to see if there are any files starting with Pdn and ending with .log. If there are, post them here. Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 I did what you asked, and I don't see it. Is it supposed to be there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Try using the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility on Paint.NET, and if that doesn't help, the .NET Framework. Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeterson Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 You don't get it. I'm actually trying to INSTALL it. How can I use a program on something that's NOT installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The idea is to clean up any traces left behind of incomplete previous installation attempts that may be interfering with things. Might apply to Paint.NET or faulty NET framework installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 You don't get it. I'm actually trying to INSTALL it. How can I use a program on something that's NOT installed? You can be more polite than that. Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 @mpeterson: Pyrochild knows what he is talking about - & Sarkut explained it well. These two people are trying to help you. Quote ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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