When attempoting to install a pre-Windows 7 product, it says .NET Framework 1.1.4322 must be installed first. I have gone to the relevant download page and tried to install it, and it appears to have been installed, but the program still says I need to install it. I am guessing that this version is not compatible with Windows 7. What is the equivalent framework? Is there any equivalent way I can run the program without using NET framework? Harassment is any behavior intended to disturb or upset a person or group of people. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site. Any image, link, or discussion of nudity. Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect. Any behavior that appears to violate End user license agreements, including providing product keys or links to pirated software. Unsolicited bulk mail or bulk advertising. Any link to or advocacy of virus, spyware, malware, or phishing sites. Any other inappropriate content or behavior as defined by the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct. Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation.

Which program are you trying to install?

What is the full/exact error message that you get when you try to install the program?

Windows 7 comes with 3.5 version of .NET Framework and all the earlier versions of .NET Framework is pre-installed with the same. As you are saying that the program that you are installing is a pre-Windows 7 program, it might not be compatible with Windows 7. I would suggest you to check the compatibility of the program in the below given compatibility link.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Also, you may try and install the program in compatibility mode and check if that works fine. To install any application in compatibility mode follow the link given below.

Make older programs run in this version of Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

Hope this information is helpful.

Amrita M

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