.NET Framework 2.0 Won't Install (98SE)

[EyesOfARaven]

When I run the .NET Framework 2.0 setup it goes about halfway and then errors, saying:

Error 25015. Failed to install assembly 'c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v2.0.50727\microsoft.visualbasic.vsa.dll' There may be more data available.

I googled about and found a few fixes, rename the assembly folder, delete the v2.0.50727 folder, etc etc.. I also tried running the setup in kernelex xp mode for the heck of it. All no good.

Edited July 18, 2009 by EyesOfARaven

[Tihiy]

You should disable KernelEx for it.

[EyesOfARaven]

I thought I tried that, but what the heck..

*tries again*

Wow, you called it. Thanks Tihiy! xD

It must have just been too late at night for me to think of that - it gets past that point in the install just fine now.