Links not working, Microsoft Framework

nod32 · February 18th, 2006

Hi everyone,

The first problem I have is that no links (to websites) work from any programs (other than links within Firefox and IE). When I press them nothing happens. My default browser is Firefox and Im running Windows Xp pro sp2.

My next problem is with Microsoft Update. It's showing me that I have to update Microsoft Framework to version 1.1. I have version 2 installed right now so im a little confused. I tried a repair install of version 2 (framework) but it's still showing me I need to update.

Thanks for your help,
Matt

**NetRyder** · February 18th, 2006

For your first issue, try using SetBrowser to reset your default browser setting. Reboot once after you use it, just for good luck.

http://www.pc-tools.net/win32/setbrowser/

Your second issue isn't actually an issue. The .NET framework supports multiple versioning. Apps that are built for .NET 1.x need to run on the .NET 1.x CLR, even though the .NET 2.0 runtimes are installed. The update notification comes up in WU because you need to update from .NET 1.0 to 1.1. The 2.0 CLR will remain unaffected by the update.

nod32 · February 18th, 2006

The links work!

Thanks a bunch.

But I have all the versions installed (1.0, 1.1, 2.0). Its all in C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework. Any ideas?

Thanks

**NetRyder** · February 18th, 2006

Glad it worked.

The .NET update could be a new minor version then. Go ahead and install it. It shouldn't do any harm. If it still shows up on WU after you install it, then you'll know something's wrong.

**LordOfLA** · February 18th, 2006

just let WU do its stuff

nod32 · February 18th, 2006

Thanks for your help guys. Installing it now.

nod32 · February 18th, 2006

I installed Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 for 1.1, and a security update for 1.1 and everythings good now.

Thanks

**NetRyder** · February 19th, 2006

Glad everything's sorted then.

**kcnychief** · February 19th, 2006

Setbrowser seems like an interesting utility, I'll have to check that out.

l_brubaker15 · February 25th, 2006

Originally Posted by nod32

Hi everyone,

The first problem I have is that no links (to websites) work from any programs (other than links within Firefox and IE). When I press them nothing happens. My default browser is Firefox and Im running Windows Xp pro sp2.

My next problem is with Microsoft Update. It's showing me that I have to update Microsoft Framework to version 1.1. I have version 2 installed right now so im a little confused. I tried a repair install of version 2 (framework) but it's still showing me I need to update.

Thanks for your help,
Matt

yeah mine doesnt work either

l_brubaker15 · February 25th, 2006

Originally Posted by nod32

The links work!
Thanks a bunch.

But I have all the versions installed (1.0, 1.1, 2.0). Its all in C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework. Any ideas?

Thanks

i have had the same problem - can anyone figure this out

**NetRyder** · February 26th, 2006

What's the problem? Did you just let WU install the update?

February 18th, 2006	Top \| #1
nod32 OSNN Addict Joined: February 2006 Posts: 81 Reputation: 30 Power: 73	Links not working, Microsoft Framework Hi everyone, The first problem I have is that no links (to websites) work from any programs (other than links within Firefox and IE). When I press them nothing happens. My default browser is Firefox and Im running Windows Xp pro sp2. My next problem is with Microsoft Update. It's showing me that I have to update Microsoft Framework to version 1.1. I have version 2 installed right now so im a little confused. I tried a repair install of version 2 (framework) but it's still showing me I need to update. Thanks for your help, Matt

February 18th, 2006	Top \| #2
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 294	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework For your first issue, try using SetBrowser to reset your default browser setting. Reboot once after you use it, just for good luck. http://www.pc-tools.net/win32/setbrowser/ Your second issue isn't actually an issue. The .NET framework supports multiple versioning. Apps that are built for .NET 1.x need to run on the .NET 1.x CLR, even though the .NET 2.0 runtimes are installed. The update notification comes up in WU because you need to update from .NET 1.0 to 1.1. The 2.0 CLR will remain unaffected by the update. http://kunal.kundaje.net

February 18th, 2006	Top \| #3
nod32 OSNN Addict Joined: February 2006 Posts: 81 Reputation: 30 Power: 73	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework The links work! Thanks a bunch. But I have all the versions installed (1.0, 1.1, 2.0). Its all in C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework. Any ideas? Thanks

February 18th, 2006	Top \| #4
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 294	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework Glad it worked. The .NET update could be a new minor version then. Go ahead and install it. It shouldn't do any harm. If it still shows up on WU after you install it, then you'll know something's wrong. http://kunal.kundaje.net

February 18th, 2006	Top \| #5
LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 209	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework just let WU do its stuff If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

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February 18th, 2006	Top \| #6
nod32 OSNN Addict Joined: February 2006 Posts: 81 Reputation: 30 Power: 73	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework Thanks for your help guys. Installing it now.

February 18th, 2006	Top \| #7
nod32 OSNN Addict Joined: February 2006 Posts: 81 Reputation: 30 Power: 73	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework I installed Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 for 1.1, and a security update for 1.1 and everythings good now. Thanks

February 19th, 2006	Top \| #8
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 294	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework Glad everything's sorted then. http://kunal.kundaje.net

February 19th, 2006	Top \| #9
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 302	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework Setbrowser seems like an interesting utility, I'll have to check that out. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

February 25th, 2006	Top \| #10
l_brubaker15 OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2006 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0 Power: 0	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework Originally Posted by nod32 Hi everyone, The first problem I have is that no links (to websites) work from any programs (other than links within Firefox and IE). When I press them nothing happens. My default browser is Firefox and Im running Windows Xp pro sp2. My next problem is with Microsoft Update. It's showing me that I have to update Microsoft Framework to version 1.1. I have version 2 installed right now so im a little confused. I tried a repair install of version 2 (framework) but it's still showing me I need to update. Thanks for your help, Matt yeah mine doesnt work either

February 25th, 2006	Top \| #11
l_brubaker15 OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2006 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0 Power: 0	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework Originally Posted by nod32 The links work! Thanks a bunch. But I have all the versions installed (1.0, 1.1, 2.0). Its all in C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework. Any ideas? Thanks i have had the same problem - can anyone figure this out

February 26th, 2006	Top \| #12
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 294	Re: Links not working, Microsoft Framework What's the problem? Did you just let WU install the update? http://kunal.kundaje.net

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