Dependency Module: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

[Darryl]

Dependency Module: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Last Revision: October 13, 2004 (001)

Overview
Use the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 dependency module with Setup Factory 7.0 to detect and install Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1.

Background Information
Applications and controls written for the .NET Framework version 1.1 require the .NET Framework Redistributable Package version 1.1 to be installed on the computer where the application or control runs. The .NET Framework redistributable package is available as a stand-alone executable file, Dotnetfx.exe. When this dependency module is included in your setup, it installs the .NET Framework redistributable if needed.

Note: Please note that if your application requires database support then MDAC 2.6 or greater is also required. If you require this you can download our dependency module from the Setup Factory 7.0 Addons, Modules & More forum.


Installation Instructions
To make the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 dependency module available in your Setup Factory 7.0 projects, follow the steps below:

1. Close Setup Factory 7.0, if it is running.
2. Browse to the folder where Setup Factory 7.0 is installed on your system. By default it is C:\Program Files\Setup Factory 7.0.
3. Open the folder called Dependencies.
4. Unzip the contents of dotnet1_1.zip (see bottom of article) into the dependencies folder.
5. Create a subfolder of Dependencies and name it dotnet1_1.
6. Download the Microsoft .NET Framework redistributable file (dotnetfx.exe) into the dotnet1_1 subfolder.
7. Restart Setup Factory 7.0.

To use your new dependency module, select Resources > Dependencies from the main menu and click the Add button. Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 should now be visible in the list of available modules.

Information Links

• MSDN Article: .NET Framework Redistributable Package 1.1 Technical Reference
  
• MSDN Article: Redistributing the .NET Framework 1.1
  
• MSDN Article: .NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable Prerequisites

Module Name: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Type: Setup Factory 7.0 Dependency Module
Created By: Indigo Rose Software (10/13/2004)
Last Revision: October 13, 2004 (001)

[mxm_909]

hi Darryl
how you doing ? i hope fine and happy

i wanna ask you about Setup Factory 7 and VB.NET,but first let me tell you about Setup Factory 6 and VB6 . in VB6 after i finish develop my program i use Setup Factory 6 tooles to scan for vb Progect to create setup for my program and as you know it search for DLL files that work with my program right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is all , and the program it's size will not be more than 5 mg that was winderful but now with VB.Net i allready finish develop program it's size not more than 700 KB and after i use the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Modules & MDAC Modules then Setup Application it's Size became 30 mb !!!!!!!!!!!!! i know that because the Modules but is there any way i can do it with Setup Factory 7 for Modules ?? i mean i want Setup Factory 7 take only the requirement files that needed for program

thankx and best regard

[Ted Sullivan]

The .NET framework is huge. That's part of the reason why it has not gained much acceptance for "shrinkwrap" applications. There's no way to get around that. If you want to write software the requires the .NET framework, your users will need to have it installed.

[John1969john]

Hi,

I'm a new user of Setup Factory. I switched over to sf7 because it was quite easy to automate the download of needed components.

I slightly modified the MDAC 2.6, VB6 and the .NET Framework Runtime dependency files to download the components when needed.

As our customers download our software from our site, there is a good internet connection and I placed the needed components on our site.

Now I want to try to create a Runtime dependency module for MS ActiveSync and extend the VB6SP6 to also contain other frequently used DLL's and OCX's....

Any tips on this Darryl?

Best regards,

John (Brummen, The Netherlands)

[VeryXp]

How about .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (SP1)? Can that be included or installed right after the installation of .NET Framework 1.1?
Lots of bugs are fixed in it.

[Eagle]

Yes..SP1 can be installed immediately after successfull 1.1 return code.

I believe the command line arguements are the same.

Just keep an eye on 'if reboot is required'

--need to 'suppress' for 1.1..then detect for SP1 install.

Sorry no code for you..however if you open the module in SUF7 ,
add your install code for SP1..should work fine.
Save any changes to a different Module name, so as not to 'corrupt'
the original Dependancy Module.

To Test: reccommend creating a 'system restore point' (if XP) or ME,
before trying your modified module.

I would imagine at some point the Module will be updated to include
detection for and optional code for SP1.

HTH.

[mcgill]

Is there a Spanish conversion of the .NET dependency module?
Does someone have a translation for all of the Dialog.Message calls?

thanx...
McGill

[Adam]

We do not have such a translation available. If someone creates one then we would be happy to include this in our software.

Adam Kapilik

[GalacTek]

Looking for Dependency for Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0. Is it coming soon?

Never mind, did not go up a level in the forum. got it.

[andrewessel]

I have made it possible to put the .NET frame installation outside the installation. It works like this:

1. Download the .NET Framework 1.1
2. Put the installation of the Framework in the same folder as the setup-file
3. Rename it to 'dotnetfx_1.1.exe'

By using this methode of installation, you can also run the .NET Framework separate anytime you want.

So download the .zip file and extract it in the dependencies folder. Have fun with it.

[youngamer03]

Can anyone help me in downloading Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 because microsoft is not working.

[rachelgeo]

hi, i have to use Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 in my program. is Dependency for it available????

[rachelgeo]

Hey,

i have found that the dependecy for microsoft .net framework 2.0 is available. thanks.