[Q] .NET CF Install issues

[ajbopp]

I've got a Vogue with Sprint running the official 6.1 OS.

Lately I've been having issues running certain apps. The new Facebook app and ComicReader 1.5.2 are the latest examples. Launching the application gets me this error message:

The application failed to load required components. If the .NET Compact Framework is installed on a storage card, please ensure that this card is in place and launch the application again. If this fails, a re-installation of the .NET Compact Framework is recommended. Support info: -2147479552 (80001000).

I have uninstalled .NET CF 3.5 through Remove Programs, but when I try to re-install, the device gives me the message:

The .NET Compact Framework version you are attempting to install already exists in ROM.

Then the installer exits.

Any thoughts on how I can get this fixed?

[joel2009]

When you install the .net compact framework it sets a registry setting saying it is enabled and i think this is that it looks for when trying to install.

Try deleting this from the registry:

"\local machine\software\microsoft\netcompactframework"



after deleting, reinstall

[ajbopp]

When you install the .net compact framework it sets a registry setting saying it is enabled and i think this is that it looks for when trying to install.

Try deleting this from the registry:

"\local machine\software\microsoft\netcompactframework"


That did the trick! Thanks!

AJ

[ajbopp]

That did the trick! Thanks!

AJ

Well, it sort of did the trick. It worked for the two apps mentioned (facebook and comicreader) but now fails with the same error message when I try to launch FSD dialer (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2230491) which I just downloaded and re-installed.

sigh

~~Update: I've also discovered that I get 4 of these errors pop up on a soft reset now. I have no idea what's throwing them because so far I haven't noticed any startup items that do not work. It could be a latency issue I suppose, but I did install .NET on the device, not a storage card.

[ajbopp]

Well this is getting serious. I've uninstalled and reinstalled .NET but it's not helping. Although some programs that didn't work now do, several others like GWatch, GAlarm, DiamondTV, PianoNM, and a notepad application now do not work, and I get the same error. I find two of these missing component errors on the phone every morning, and four of them on every soft reset.

Please someone tell me I'm not looking at a hard reset...

AJ

[emesbe]

Try this:

There is a Compact Framework 3.5 powertoy named '.Net Configuration' (see cab below). The application provides control over the .net CF on your device. Here's what you do:
- Install the CAB below (to internal memory!)
- Run '.Net Configuration' from your Start Menu
- Navigate to the 'Device Policy' tab and select version 3.5
- Select 'Apply' then 'OK'

This has worked for other issues like yours.

[ajbopp]

Yay! All better now. Thanks!

[joel2009]

If you have problems after that config it may be your rom. Some roms have registry settings built into them and restorethem on a softreset.... just a heads up :)

[Hemant]

i was having the same problem with proven 1.12 rom for touch pro and following your above advised solved the problem.

Thanks Joel once again.

[stephj]

Run \Windows\cgacutil.exe on your device and it will pop up a window that lists the version(s) of the .NET CF installed on your device. I assume it stands for CompactGlobalAssemblyCacheUtility, and probably reads the stuff straight out of the registry. Easier than hacking about in the there anyway.

[seeraeuber]

Run \Windows\cgacutil.exe on your device and it will pop up a window that lists the version(s) of the .NET CF installed on your device. I assume it stands for CompactGlobalAssemblyCacheUtility, and probably reads the stuff straight out of the registry. Easier than hacking about in the there anyway.

dear forum - unfortunately i cannot install the .netconfig.cab - device keeps saying "installation failed" tried to install it on both, device and than sd-card" - so cant fix the problem?
any advice?

[seeraeuber]

dear forum - any ideas? - need help, urgent, please