NETdoinganythingwrong Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Hi, I just upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 (both x64) and now Paint.NET refuses to install because .NET 4.7.1 is already on the computer. I tried installing an older version in the process of reinstalling everything I use before getting to Paint.NET and it also understandably refused to install as a newer version was already on the PC, however with Paint.NET the installation shuts down abruptly without giving me any type of error or message, it just refuses to continue as it can't install .NET. Any help please? I've been using this software for years and it's been dead reliable and practical for pretty much anything. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Have you installed all Windows Updates yet? If you've done a "fresh" Windows 10 install or upgrade then you might not be on the latest "big" update. If this is the case, then going to Windows Update and installing everything, rebooting, and then repeating until the well is dry ... and theninstalling Paint.NET, will fix things. https://blog.getpaint.net/2017/10/23/paint-net-4-0-20-and-net-4-7/ I'm planning on making this clearer in subsequent updates. Not just "oops failed" but more like "hey you need Windows 10 v1607 or newer, go get your Windows Updates installed". 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...
NETdoinganythingwrong Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 After a night of downloading tons of updates I can now install smoothly, thanks! However, if I may humbly suggest, please give the option to toggle off the download and/or installation of .NET Framework at the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Glad it's working now Can't do that. Paint.NET requires .NET to install. That setup UI is written using .NET. You can't install something without the dependency. Also, I'm not going to spend a lot of time to engineer something that is only useful occasionally by someone who hasn't installed their updates. Just install your updates! The solution here is just a better way of communicating this to the user so they don't have to scratch their head and wander on to the forum for a solution. 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...
NETdoinganythingwrong Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 I'm sorry, I didn't know that was the case or that it would be difficult to engineer such an option. I don't know anything about programming and presumed it would've just required a toggle switch to not install .NET so I could install it separately beforehand. Thanks for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Nah. The setup UI uses .NET, therefore .NET has to be installed before even the setup UI can execute. Installing .NET beforehand isn't just convention, it's legitimately required. 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...
magnus Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I'm having the same issue except that I've taken all Windows 10 updates, de-installed Paint.NET, and made sure there is no .NET 4.7.x installed. When I try to install Paint.NET it complains that I don't have a proper OS. The only thing I can think of is that I have Windows 10 Education installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Sorry, never mind. Although the Windows Update screen told me I was up to date, when I went to reboot my computer (just in case), I discovered that not all the updates had been applied yet. It's installing OK now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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