netframe 3.5sp1 - takes too long to install

[joblack23]

not sure why but i need netframe 3.5sp1 for a VB application and after a few tests i am stumped as to why it takes so long to install. With around 20 minutes, I am not sure if this is normal.

Anyone found the problem I would greatly appreciate any info.

thank you..

 

[goombawaho]

The real answer is "who cares" if it installs properly and doesn't try to install again later. Are you concerned because you have many machines to install it on??

I don't understand the source of your concern?

And do you mean .NET Framework or what???

 

[joblack23]

My concern is that I am publishing a VB application which requires this version and it gets installed prior to the application's run time. Yes, i have about 200 workstations that i need to make this available. I tried to install it separate in thinking that the publishing option might be causing the slowness but not the case.

thx

 

[goombawaho]

You still didn't specify if you meant .NET Framework - which seems more likely.

 

[TonHu]

When deploying to 200 workstations, you should be using SMS or similar deployment technology, so the duration of the install process really doesn't care. SMS knows how to handle .NET framework, and your app, assuming you created an MSI to install that.

HTH

 

[goombawaho]

You're assuming they have that type of software. What if he's a "do-it-yourselfer" - all manual installs??

 

[BadBigBen]

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1

Brief Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents

with a download size over 200mb, all those updates etc. it is no wonder that it takes a long time to install, as the installer has to first unpack the stuff, then figure out which components are missing, which updates to implement and then to do the install...


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