problems with nlite install - how do I identify the cause?

[maskiepop]

I downloaded nlite 1.4.9.1; installed it. But can't seem to run it - I get the usual MS error msg saying "nlite has encountered a problem and needs to close, ..."

I read some of the posts here relating to install problems. I double checked the md5sum of the downloaded installer. That checked out. Do I have a .NET 2.0 problem? Because when I run the nlite installer it asks me to download the .NET V 2.0. That is already installed in my PC, so I skipped that. I have also done a repair of .NET v2.0 because, from googling around, I saw some posts saying they've fixed a similar problem to mine by doing a repair of their installed .NET 2.0.

I am running a WinXP Pro SP3.

TIA

Edited July 20, 2010 by maskiepop

[Guest]

Sounds like a .NET framework issue. Try uninstalling it then run this tool. Install it again then do a windows update so it gets patched and try again.

[johnhc]

I downloaded nlite 1.4.9.1; installed it. But can't seem to run it - I get the usual MS error msg saying "nlite has encountered a problem and needs to close, ..."

I read some of the posts here relating to install problems. I double checked the md5sum of the downloaded installer. That checked out. Do I have a .NET 2.0 problem? Because when I run the nlite installer it asks me to download the .NET V 2.0. That is already installed in my PC, so I skipped that. I have also done a repair of .NET v2.0 because, from googling around, I saw some posts saying they've fixed a similar problem to mine by doing a repair of their installed .NET 2.0.

I am running a WinXP Pro SP3.

TIA

maskiepop, did you DL nLite from the nLite web site and check the MD5 hash provided? If not, please do so. Enjoy, John.

EDIT: Please also edit your first post and change your title to something meaningful (see Forum Rules).

Edited July 17, 2010 by johnhc

[maskiepop]

Thanks guys.

Johnc, -- I got nLite from the website, and the MD5 did check out.

-x-,I had a quick read of the tool you mentioned. Scared me quite a bit.

I am not technical at all. I mess around with the commonest of Win apps, and that's about it. .NET is alien territory for me. You'll have to be a bit patient with me. If you must know, the reason I am trying to install nlite, is because I had a very difficult time recovering my system after I managed to wipe out my HD. And I still don't know how I managed to do it!

You're saying:

1) Uninstall the .NET.

o There are actually a number of versions in my WinXP (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0). The ADD/REMOVE lists v2.0, and only refers partly to components of v 4.0

o How do I uninstall? And which one do I uninstall? All versions? How do I tell what version is running on my WinXP.

2) I am under the impression that I am to use the .NET cleanup tool only if I fail the uninstall (I am assuming all the installed versions). Am I correct?

3) Is there a way for me to check if my .NET -- version whatever -- is corrupt, or is in good nick. That can save a lot of time and posts.

Thanks

Edited July 20, 2010 by maskiepop

[jaclaz]

If you must know, the reason I am trying to install nlite, is because I had a very difficult time recovering my system after I managed to wipe out my HD. And I still don't know how I managed to do it!

If I may, what would be the intended use of nlite in the recovery of a system in which the hard disk was wiped?

jaclaz