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Hi Ego, I have finally had some success. I tried uninstalling one at a time but everytime I re - installed the framework version I had uninstalled I got the same error message. I decided to go the whole hog and used DotNetFx and completely uninstalled all versions which were installed. I then ran CCleaner Registry cleaner. Went to Microsoft Web Site - Custom Installs and after it did scan stated I needed to install .Net Framework 4 Client Profile first before installing any other Frameworks. I then downloaded eleven (11) .Net Framework 4 updates. Then Installed .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 ( which included v 2.0 & 3.0 ) after installing these some more automatic updates were downloaded. I then ran Paint.net installer and behold it worked and installed. I have not installed v 1.1 it shows as being available at the Microsoft site if I want to download it. I do not know what this is for, so will not be downloading this at present. It has took a while but at least I am up and running again. I can now get on with doing something else like enjoying the British Summertime! Best Regards.

Hi Ego, Searching the forum, I found the following which was started by forum member - kwgrid in 2011. He apparently had a similar problem and resorted to Microsoft for an answer. When I get the chance I may well try his suggestion. http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/22507-paintnet-setup-front-end/?view=findpost&p=361394&hl=kwgrid

Thanks for that. I will try what you suggest - one at a time.

Hi Ego, Went to the link http://forums.getpai...p?/topic/24916 this refers to Windows 7 for turning on and off windows items - being a silver surfer I am still living with XP and I do not think XP has this luxury. ( I can't find it.) I have downloaded the removal tool from the other link http://forums.getpai...error/?p=375028. I have not run it yet. Does this do a bulk removal of all the .Net Framework versions if I run it or will I have to remove them one at a time. Do I need to remove all of the versions or just v 3.5. SP1 which Paint.net uses. Thanks.

Ego. P.s. Further to my last entry I ran Microsoft NetFx Repair Tool - still the same. Still get the same error when I try to run Paint installer. I have not done what pdnnoob suggests as yet - await your comments.

Hi Ego, I have run the Net Framework Verification Tool it stated:- Install state for .NET Framework 1.0 not installed Install state for .NET Framework 1.1 Installed with service pack 1 Install state for .NET Framework 2.0 Installed with service pack 2 Install state for .NET Framework 3.0 Installed with service pack 2 Install state for .NET Framework 3.5 Installed with service pack 1 Install state for .NET Framework Client Installed with no service packs. Install state for .NET Framework 4 Full not installed Install state for .NET Framework 4.5 Not installed Do I need the other frameworks installed, that are not installed? If I knew how to attach the copy of the log - I would.

Hi Ego, I am a bit reluctant to uninstall and re - install all of the other Net Frameworks, I am dubious about what might happen to my system and I might have to reinstall Windows XP. I think for now I will soldier on without Paint.net and use The Gimp. Maybe when I eventually upgrade my P.C. to Windows 7 or 8 I will try it again. Thanks for trying to help. If I eventually find out the cause I will post in the forum.

Ego, Further to above. I ran a System File Check Scan with XP Home Disc. Tried again to install still get the same 'Paint.net Setup FrontEnd has encountered a problem! Thanks.

No error codes - just the message. I had done chkdsk it reports everything okay. I am at a loss to know why the programme will not start or install. Every other software I install has no problem opening. I will try the other scan sfc. Regards

Hi Ego, Yes I had seen that thread and I believe I have done everything that Rick Brewster suggests. I completely removed .Net Framework v 3.5. SP1 and ran the Paint.Net Installer v 3.5.10. It then stated that it needed to install Net Framework which I allowed it to do. The installer installed Net Framework and then I again got the dreaded message 'Paint Net Setup Frontend has encountered a problem and needs to close! I am logged in as an Administrator and yes I have tried to install with my Firewall and Anti virus off. I have also run Windows Install Cleanup Tool and Paint Net does not show as being installed. I do not have any problems with Microsoft Automatic updates ( after installing Net Framework it was automatically updated from Micorsoft website) so I do not believe it has anything to do with MSI installers. I may well give up and revert to The Gimp, it is just annoying not knowing what is causing the problem. On a better note I hope the weather is better where you are than in the U.K. Regards.

Hi Ego, Yes I am trying to install the latest v 3.5.10. And I get the same annoying message. It unpacks the files and then the message as described appears. I have completely repaired all the .net frameworks on my P.C. because I thought it might be something to do with the net software. Installed: Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 " " " 2.0 Service Pack 2 " " " 3.0 " " 2 " " " 3.5 " " 1 " " " 4 Client Profile " Chart Controls For .Net Framework 3.5

I have been running Paint. Net v 3.5.8. on my computer for many months. I am using Windows XP Home with Net installed. On 05.06.13. I tried to use the programme and it would not start, I got the error message 'Paint.Net Setup Frontend has encountered a problem and needs to close'. I repeatedly tried to start the programme but kept getting the same message. I completely uninstalled the software using Revo Uninstaller. I have tried to re-install the software but I am getting the same message when I try to install it, the installer appears to go through the motions of unpacking the files and then the error message appears. I have used a Registry Cleaner (CCleaner) to try and get rid of all the Paint.net files. Anyone have any solution or experienced this problem. Thanks in advance.

I recently removed previous Paint.Net programme to re - install the new 2.5 version. When I went to install I got message 'Fatal Execution Error (0x7927e03e0) I have been informed that this is probably caused by the loss of some of Net. Framework 1.1. I removed the rest of Net.Framework 1.1 and tried to re - install Net. Framework 1.1 Redistrutable only to find error message 'The feature you are trying to use is on a network device which is unavailable. It then suggests entering an alternative path to a folder containing installation package tmp6D.tmp. When I clicked 'Try Again'. I got message 'The path c:\DOCUME~1\Owner\Locals~1\Temp\tmp6D.tmp' cannot be found. This is sending me crackers. Microsoft have stated that they cannot resolve the problem 'Fatal Execution Engine Failure' although it is mentioned on their Site. Does anyone know how I can resolve this problem and get the Framework restored and also Paint.Net. I need an Idiots Guide as I am one of the elderly Dinosaurs and not a P.C. Professional.