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Title
RMAD fails to install on Windows Server 2008 Server with .NET 4.5.1 framework present -
Description
RMAD fails to install on W2008 Server with the error message that .NET 3.5.1 framework needs to be present, but the updated version of .NET 4.5.1 is present. -
Cause
.NET 3.5 is disabled by default on Windows Server 2008, it must be enabled prior to install RMAD. -
Resolution
As for the release notes, .NET framework requirements are the following:
Microsoft .NET Framework Your computer must have all of the following versions installed:
- Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.0
- Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5 Service Pack 1
For further information on RMAD system requirements see here.
To enable .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008:
- In the Server Manager console, click Features to see if it is listed in the right-hand pane
- If this is a fresh/clean install, it should not be already listed
- Click Add Features, expand .NET Framework 3.5.1 Features, click the checkbox next to .NET Framework 3.5.1 then Next
- A few other required services and features will be listed that need to be installed as part of this framework, just continue through the wizard till completion
- Then proceed to add .NET Framework 4.0 or further and install RMAD