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2018 1

  1. .NET Framework setup verification tool, cleanup tool and detection sample code now support .NET Framework 4.7.2

2017 3

  1. .NET Framework setup verification tool, cleanup tool and detection sample code now support .NET Framework 4.7.1
  2. .NET Framework setup verification tool, cleanup tool and detection sample code now support .NET Framework 4.7
  3. Link to announcements from GDC 2017 that impact Xbox One developers and gamers

2016 9

  1. .NET Framework setup verification tool, cleanup tool and detection sample code now support .NET Framework 4.6.2
  2. Links with more information about the Windows Device Portal Wrapper project
  3. New for Xbox Dev Mode - publish apps for Xbox One and Xbox Dev Mode Companion app
  4. App Dev on Xbox online event coming next week
  5. Notes about the UWP on Xbox One program and the Xbox Summer Update
  6. June 2016 Developer Preview for UWP on Xbox One is now available
  7. New Channel 9 video about Xbox One dev kit mode
  8. UWP apps on Xbox One developer preview now available
  9. Mailbag: How to revert to older versions of the .NET Framework 4 family

2015 6

  1. .NET Framework setup verification tool, cleanup tool and detection sample code now support .NET Framework 4.6.1
  2. Why Windows Installer removes files during a major upgrade if they go backwards in version numbers
  3. .NET Framework setup verification tool, cleanup tool and detection sample code now support .NET Framework 4.6 and Windows 10
  4. A couple of notes about .NET Framework 4.6 setup behaviors
  5. Mailbag: How can I revert shared files to older versions when uninstalling the new version of my MSI-based product?
  6. Blog post about silent repair and uninstall has been updated to include information about the .NET Framework 4.5.2

2014 10

  1. How to work around a possible XNA Game Studio setup failure on Windows 10 technical preview
  2. Bing Developer Assistant now available on Visual Studio Gallery
  3. .NET Framework setup verification tool, cleanup tool and detection sample code now support .NET Framework 4.5.2
  4. System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 now does more in-depth repair of .NET Framework 2.0
  5. .NET Framework Repair Tool now supports diagnosing and repairing .NET Framework 4.5 and 4.5.1 setup issues
  6. Blog post about silent repair and uninstall has been updated to include information about the .NET Framework 4.5 and 4.5.1
  7. Link to MSDN article with information about which .NET Framework versions are in which versions of Windows and Visual Studio
  8. Links to deployment guides for all versions of the .NET Framework
  9. Link to information about .NET Framework 2.0 installation error caused by Visual C++ runtime files
  10. Link to more information about the Windows Installer Cache Verifier Package troubleshooter

2013 11

  1. Fixing a .NET Framework 4.5.1 detection logic problem on Windows 8.1
  2. .NET Framework setup verification tool and cleanup tool now support .NET Framework 4.5.1
  3. Updated sample .NET Framework detection code that works with the .NET Framework 4.5 and 4.5.1
  4. How to work around Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installation failure caused by invalid digital certificate
  5. Mailbag: Does my application need to install the .NET Framework 4 on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012?
  6. Updating the last modified time to prevent Windows Installer from updating an unversioned file
  7. Cannot install .NET Framework 1.0 service packs if .NET Framework 4 or 4.5 is installed
  8. System Update Readiness Tool is included as a part of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
  9. More information about the versions of the .NET Framework that ship with Windows 8
  10. Windows Phone SDK update for Windows Phone 7.8 is now available for download
  11. Link with more information about developing Xbox LIVE-enabled games for Xbox, Windows, Web, and Windows Phone

2012 24

  1. Uninstalling the Windows Phone SDK 8.0 will break XNA Game Studio 4.0 and vice versa
  2. XNA Windows Phone project templates are not available if Visual Studio 2012 is installed to a non-default path
  3. XNA Windows Phone projects must be upgraded from 7.0 to 7.1 to use with the Windows Phone SDK 8.0
  4. Windows Phone SDK 8.0 now available for download
  5. Links to .NET Framework 4.5 deployment guides
  6. .NET Framework Repair Tool now supports diagnosing and repairing .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 setup issues
  7. The XNA Framework can be used to create games that run on the Windows 8 desktop
  8. Updated .NET Framework setup verification tool that addresses application compatibility issues
  9. Link to new .NET Framework Repair Tool that can diagnose and repair .NET Framework 4 setup issues
  10. Final versions of Windows 8, .NET Framework 4.5 and Visual Studio 2012 now available for download
  11. .NET Framework cleanup tool now supports .NET Framework 4.5 and Windows 8
  12. .NET Framework setup verification tool now supports .NET Framework 4.5 and Windows 8
  13. Windows 8 Release Preview, .NET Framework 4.5 RC and Visual Studio 2012 RC now available for download
  14. My adventures with Windows LIVE ID and Xbox LIVE gamertags
  15. How to work around XNA Game Studio content pipeline warnings that can appear on Windows 8
  16. Possible workaround for MSI uninstall failures caused by an error opening the installation log file
  17. Mailbag: How to fix an error message that tells me to install the .NET Framework 2.0 when I restart my computer?
  18. Final version of the Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update is now available for download
  19. Visual Studio 11 beta and .NET Framework 4.5 beta are now available for download
  20. How to work around a possible XNA Game Studio or Windows Phone SDK install failure on Windows 8
  21. Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update - CTP now available for download
  22. Undocumented command line switch to extract the contents of .NET Framework 4 setup
  23. Command line switches for .NET Framework 4 setup that you might not have known about
  24. Updates to Xbox LIVE Indie Game submission policies

2011 38

  1. How to fix platform extensions add-in store errors that can occur when using XNA Game Studio
  2. Dream.Build.Play 2012 competition will be open to both Xbox 360 and Windows Phone games
  3. Link to more information about the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooting Tool
  4. Possible error when building a Silverlight application on a computer that does not have XNA Game Studio 4.0 installed
  5. Benign warning when creating a Silverlight and XNA Application project in the Windows Phone SDK 7.1
  6. Link to information about the WiX v3.6 beta
  7. Direct download links for the XNA Game Studio 4.0 Refresh and XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 Refresh
  8. Mailbag: Do I need still need older versions of the .NET Framework on my system after installing the .NET Framework 4?
  9. Final version of Windows Phone SDK 7.1 now available for download
  10. Mailbag: How can I reset Windows Update if it tells me I need an update that is already installed?
  11. Windows Phone SDK 7.1 RC and XNA Game Studio 4.0 Refresh RC now available for download
  12. Possible issue related to out-of-order install of XNA Game Studio 4.0 and Windows Phone SDK 7.1
  13. Windows Phone 7 Title Localizer has been updated to include Windows Phone Mango languages
  14. Content pipeline builds no longer need a D3D device starting in the XNA Game Studio 4.0 Refresh Beta 2
  15. Windows Phone SDK 7.1 Beta 2 and XNA Game Studio 4.0 Refresh Beta 2 now available for download
  16. How to create a solution with XNA Game Studio 4.0 Windows Phone 7.0 and 7.1 projects
  17. How to manually downgrade an XNA Game Studio Windows Phone 7.1 game project back to 7.0
  18. Possible issue installing the Windows Phone Developer Tools 7.1 beta caused by incompatible components
  19. Windows Phone Developer Tools 7.1 Beta and XNA Game Studio 4.0 Beta now available for download
  20. Possible cause of error code 1719 or 1723 when installing a 64-bit MSI
  21. Guide.IsTrialMode behavior change in XNA Game Studio 4.0 games for Windows Phone
  22. Installing offline documentation for XNA Game Studio 4.0
  23. Mailbag: Can I install Windows Phone Developer Tools without the Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone edition?
  24. Links to new game development page and tutorials on the App Hub site
  25. ClickOnce publishing does not work for an XNA Game Studio 4.0 Windows game upgraded from 3.0 or 3.1
  26. Link to new Windows Phone 7 game development book by 2 XNA MVPs
  27. How to open a Windows Phone .sln file in Visual Studio 2010 Professional instead of Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone
  28. Possible workarounds for localization build issues in XNA Game Studio 4.0 Windows Phone games
  29. Registration is now open for the Dream.Build.Play 2011 Challenge
  30. Link to samples that merge the XNA Game Studio 4.0 platformer starter kit with the game state management sample
  31. Mailbag: Why is the .NET Framework still listed in the Programs and Features control panel after running the cleanup tool?
  32. Windows Phone Developer Tools January 2011 Update is now available for download
  33. Confusing error when attempting to debug an XNA Game Studio 4.0 Windows Phone game in Visual C# 2010 Express
  34. WiX v3.5 has released
  35. This is the last week that you can submit an Xbox LIVE Indie Game created with XNA Game Studio 3.1
  36. Likely final build of WiX v3.5 is now available to download
  37. Link to XNA Game Studio 4.0 book written by 2 of my co-workers
  38. Link to a guide to help fix breaking changes after upgrading a game from XNA Game Studio 3.1 to 4.0

2010 60

  1. Possible issue where .NET Framework 4 setup reports success but fails to update mscoree.dll behind the scenes
  2. Mailbag: Should I re-install the versions of the .NET Framework in a specific order?
  3. Link to information about using isolated storage APIs in an XNA Game Studio Windows game
  4. Link to a tool to simplify the process of localizing the title of a Windows Phone game
  5. WiX v3.5 escrow build is now available to download
  6. Steps I use to narrow down the root cause of an XNA Game Studio setup failure
  7. Xbox LIVE Indie Games pipeline is now accepting XNA Game Studio 4.0 games
  8. Steps to install XNA Game Studio 4.0 without using the setup bootstrapper
  9. Xbox LIVE Indie Games pipeline will start accepting XNA Game Studio 4.0 games at the end of this week
  10. Windows Phone Developer Tools October 2010 Update is now available for download
  11. XNA Game Studio 4.0 Japanese language pack now available for download
  12. Mailbag: How to perform a silent install of the Visual C++ 2010 redistributable packages
  13. French, German, Italian and Spanish versions of Windows Phone Developer Tools now available for download
  14. Link to more information about support for XNA Game Studio 4.0 in the Xbox LIVE Indie Games publishing pipeline
  15. How to localize the title of a Windows Phone game created with XNA Game Studio 4.0
  16. Be careful about how you use Guide.IsTrialMode in an XNA Game Studio 4.0 game for Windows Phone
  17. XNA Game Studio 4.0 sample content is now available directly within Visual Studio 2010
  18. What XNA Game Studio 4.0 functionality works in what version of Visual Studio and on what version of Windows
  19. Configuring and testing icon images in XNA Game Studio 4.0 Windows Phone games
  20. Steps to upgrade an XACT project so it can be used with XNA Game Studio 4.0
  21. XNA Game Studio Connect beta for XNA Game Studio 4.0 now available for download
  22. How to fix compatibility mode error that can appear when installing Windows Phone Developer Tools or Visual Studio 2010
  23. How to reset the default deployment target in Windows Phone Developer Tools to the emulator
  24. Assembly references in XNA Game Studio 4.0 beta projects need to be updated after installing the final release
  25. Final versions of Windows Phone Developer Tools and XNA Game Studio 4.0 now available for download
  26. The final release of XNA Game Studio 4.0 is coming soon
  27. New knowledge base article with detection information for all versions of the .NET Framework
  28. Possible workarounds for XNA Game Studio setup errors caused by XnaLiveProxy
  29. Installing offline documentation for Windows Phone Developer Tools
  30. Link to a survey about the .NET Framework 4 setup and deployment experience
  31. Possible issues uninstalling the Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP Refresh and installing the RTW version
  32. Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta and XNA Game Studio 4.0 Beta now available for download
  33. Possible installation problems with .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 hotfixes that can remove assemblies from the GAC
  34. Link with information about expert settings in Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone
  35. Possible problem installing Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP Refresh on a system with Silverlight 4 installed
  36. How to create an administrative install point for the .NET Framework 4
  37. Updated versions of .NET Framework cleanup and verification tools that work with the .NET Framework 4
  38. Silent install, repair and uninstall command lines for the .NET Framework 4
  39. Offline install options for the Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP Refresh
  40. Mailbag: How to detect the presence of the Visual C++ 2010 redistributable package
  41. How to install the Windows Phone Developer Tools on Windows Server 2008
  42. Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP Refresh and XNA Game Studio 4.0 CTP Refresh now available for download
  43. Updated sample .NET Framework detection code that works with the final version of the .NET Framework 4
  44. Link to updated information about .NET Framework 4 setup and deployment improvements
  45. Links to .NET Framework 4 deployment guides
  46. A note about Visual Studio 2010 and the Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP
  47. Final versions of Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4 are now available
  48. Additional information about TurboTax 2009 setup issues caused by .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 verification errors
  49. New XNA Game Studio 4.0 samples for Windows Phone released on the Creators Club site
  50. Link to blog post describing how to port the platformer starter kit to XNA Game Studio 4.0 and Windows Phone
  51. Windows Phone 7 Series and XNA Game Studio 4.0 training links on Channel 9
  52. Possible issue deploying XNA Game Studio 4.0 CTP games to the Windows Phone Emulator
  53. Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP and XNA Game Studio 4.0 CTP now available for download
  54. Links to some introductory information about XNA Game Studio 4.0
  55. Link to an add-in that enables debugging for XNA Game Studio content pipeline extensions
  56. WiX v3.5 now includes support for the Visual Studio 2010 release candidate
  57. Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 release candidate now available for download
  58. Link to a picture showing what version of the .NET Framework is built into what version of Windows
  59. TurboTax 2009 can fail to install because it thinks the .NET Framework is not installed, even when it is
  60. A simpler way to add Windows Installer major upgrade functionality to your MSI in WiX v3.5

2009 75

  1. Possible issue where machine.config can be overwritten by .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 setup
  2. Fix for possible NGen service deadlocks during product installation is coming in the .NET Framework 4
  3. Mailbag: Why does Windows Update continue offering the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 after I install it?
  4. Suggestions for resolving installation errors for .NET Framework security update MS09-061
  5. Link to information about .NET Framework 4 setup and deployment improvements
  6. Important uninstall instructions for migrating from the .NET Framework 4 and VS 2010 beta 1 to beta 2
  7. Diagnosing and resolving 1935 errors for Win32 assemblies that occur on Windows Vista and later
  8. Mailbag: How to manage reboots when installing multiple versions of the .NET Framework
  9. XNA Game Studio 3.1 Zune Extensions now available for download
  10. Possible workarounds for project type is not supported by this installation error in XNA Game Studio
  11. Media Center SDK for Windows 7 RTM now available for public download
  12. Problem upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 if you have .NET Framework 4 beta 1 installed
  13. Updated versions of .NET Framework cleanup and verification tools with Windows 7 support
  14. XNA Creators Club web site has been refreshed
  15. Link to additional Avatar animation sample, rigs and animation pack
  16. Link to information about upgrading WiX v2.0 projects to WiX v3.0
  17. Japanese version of XNA Game Studio 3.1 now available for download
  18. Final version of WiX v3.0 now available for download
  19. Updated sample code that supports detection of .NET Framework 4
  20. Link to new Object Placement on Avatars sample on the Creators Club site
  21. Link to details about sound effect API changes in XNA Game Studio 3.1
  22. Sample code to detect .NET Framework install state and service pack level
  23. Steps to upgrade an XACT2 project to XACT3 so it can be used with XNA Game Studio 3.1
  24. New XNA Game Studio 3.1 Avatar sample content is now available on the Creators Club site
  25. Steps to install XNA Game Studio without using the setup bootstrapper
  26. XNA Game Studio 3.1 is now available for download
  27. Votive support for Visual Studio 2010 beta has been added to WiX v3.5
  28. Links to download Japanese versions of Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 beta 1
  29. Possible problem publishing content with ClickOnce in XNA Game Studio 3.0 or 3.1
  30. How to unblock installation of the .NET Framework 4 beta 1 on Windows XP Media Center and Tablet PC Editions
  31. Using WiX 3.0 to create an MSI-based installer for Visual Studio project templates
  32. Links to download Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 beta 1
  33. Media Center SDK for Windows 7 release candidate now available for public download
  34. Links to introductory information about XNA Game Studio 3.1 Avatar APIs
  35. Links to GDC 2009 XNA Game Studio Developer Day session content
  36. Possible workaround for RGB9RAST install failure when deploying the .NET Framework 3.0 or 3.5
  37. Links to information about WiX v3.0 and v3.5 schedules and roadmaps
  38. Link to information about video playback support in XNA Game Studio 3.1
  39. Mailbag: Do I need still need older versions of the .NET Framework on my system after installing .NET Framework 3.5 SP1?
  40. Silent install, repair and uninstall command lines for each version of the .NET Framework
  41. Link to information about side-by-side versioning and XNA Game Studio 3.1
  42. Creating an MSI-based installer for an XNA Game Studio game that integrates with Windows Game Explorer
  43. XNA Game Studio Cleanup Tool User's Guide
  44. How to detect whether or not Visual Studio 2008 SP1 is installed on a system
  45. Link to information about how to use Xbox LIVE Marketplace to advertise your Community Game
  46. How to get the Platformer starter kit to appear if you install a new edition of VS 2008 after installing XNA Game Studio 3.0
  47. Mailbag: How to perform a silent install of the Visual C++ 2008 redistributable packages
  48. GDC 2009: Announcing XNA Game Studio 3.1 and Dream-Build-Play 2009
  49. GDC 2009: Grab a burger and meet some members of the XNA team Wednesday night
  50. How to extract a .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1 patch and run it if the patch setup EXE crashes
  51. GDC 2009 is coming next week and I hope to see you there
  52. Steps I use to narrow down an OS update installation failure on Windows Vista and higher
  53. My WinISP file server has been retired - please use my SkyDrive site instead
  54. .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 setup will fail if it is run by a user account that starts with a # character
  55. How to perform a silent repair and uninstall of the .NET Framework 3.5 and 3.5 SP1
  56. Updated VS bootstrapper packages for .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.0 SP2 with post-SP2 GDR included
  57. Updated .NET Framework setup verification tool with product filtering is now available
  58. Possible issues with the Visual Studio 2008 bootstrapper and how to work around them
  59. Repairing the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 or 3.0 SP2 MSI from Add/Remove Programs does not work
  60. Update to XNA Game Studio Connect is now available
  61. Media Center SDK for Windows 7 beta now available for public download
  62. How to perform a silent repair and uninstall of the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.0 SP2
  63. Creating an administrative install point for the .NET Framework 3.0 SP2
  64. Creating an administrative install point for the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2
  65. Possible solution for error 25015 with data error (cyclic redundancy check) during .NET Framework 2.0 setup
  66. Link to online Japanese documentation for XNA Game Studio 3.0
  67. How to create a Visual Studio project to compile the sample .NET Framework detection code
  68. Japanese documentation for XNA Game Studio 3.0 now available for download
  69. New version of XNA Game Studio Connect will be available soon
  70. Mailbag: How to detect the presence of the Visual C++ 9.0 runtime redistributable package
  71. Steps to install XNA Game Studio 2.0 and 3.0 without using the setup bootstrapper
  72. Links to standalone .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 core and language pack installer packages
  73. Windows Installer 5.0 support now available in WiX v3.0
  74. Link to information about a tool to create custom game project templates in XNA Game Studio 3.0
  75. Online WiX 3.0 help documentation now available on the WiX SourceForge site

2008 133

  1. Links to information about .NET Framework package sizes and web-based detection logic
  2. How to implement, build and test a Windows Installer major upgrade in WiX v3.0
  3. Link to more information about Zune device reboots when exiting an XNA Game Studio 3.0 game
  4. Installing .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 can succeed in cases where the .NET Framework 3.0 or 3.5 fail
  5. Mailbag: Temporary files can be left behind after running .NET Framework 3.0 or 3.5 setup
  6. WiX v3.0.4805.0 build is declared an official beta build
  7. Updated .NET Framework cleanup and verification tools to fix 32-bit registry logic on 64-bit Windows
  8. Configuring XNA Game Studio 3.0 projects with custom content processors to work with ClickOnce deployment
  9. .NET Framework 3.0 and 3.5 ServiceModelReg.exe custom action failure related to files in the temporary directory
  10. Creating an installer that includes a Visual Studio bootstrapper package and an MSI built with WiX 3.0
  11. Online documentation is now available for XNA Game Studio 3.0
  12. Creating an MSI-based installer for the XNA Game Studio 3.0 platformer starter kit
  13. New samples available for XNA Game Studio 3.0 and how to upgrade existing XNA Game Studio 2.0 samples
  14. How to target the .NET Framework 2.0 instead of 3.5 in a Windows game created with XNA Game Studio 3.0
  15. Mailbag: How to detect the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 or greater in an MSI-based installer
  16. Updated XNA Game Studio 3.0 starter kits are now available for download
  17. Possible issue with ClickOnce publishing using a project created with the XNA Game Studio 3.0 CTP
  18. Introduction to Windows game deployment features in XNA Game Studio 3.0 and 3.1
  19. Final version of XNA Game Studio 3.0 now available for download
  20. Visual Studio 2010 CTP that includes WiX 3.0 support is now available for download
  21. Links to information about Media Center features in Windows 7
  22. Links to information about best practices for creating Xbox LIVE community games
  23. Link to more detailed information about cross-platform development in XNA Game Studio 3.0
  24. Mailbag: How to retain user-customized files during a Windows Installer major upgrade
  25. The final release of XNA Game Studio 3.0 is coming on October 30th
  26. October 2008 Cumulative Update packages for Media Center available for download
  27. .NET Framework cleanup and verification tools now support 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1
  28. .NET Framework Setup Verification Tool User's Guide
  29. VS bootstrapper packages for .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.0 SP2 available for download
  30. New Visual Studio features in the XNA Game Studio 3.0 beta - multiple content projects and cross-platform synchronization
  31. Link to information about the upcoming new 3.0 version of XNA Game Studio Connect
  32. Link to more details about Zune game development and memory considerations in XNA Game Studio 3.0
  33. Upgrading XNA Game Studio projects for use in the XNA Game Studio 3.0 beta
  34. Possible problem adding a Zune in Device Center on a 64-bit OS using the XNA Game Studio 3.0 beta
  35. Link to a survey about .NET Framework deployment experiences
  36. ClickOnce publishing integration and improved Windows game deployment in XNA Game Studio 3.0
  37. Links to posts with more details about some new features in the XNA Game Studio 3.0 beta
  38. XNA Game Studio 3.0 beta is now available for download
  39. XNA Game Studio 3.0 beta is coming soon
  40. Possible cause of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 OS update failures with error code 0x8000ffff
  41. Naming an assembly incorrectly when creating an MSI can cause a 1935 error with HRESULT 0x80131047
  42. XNA Game Studio talks from Gamefest 2008 are now available for download
  43. Link to .NET Framework Cleanup Tool User's Guide
  44. .NET Framework Cleanup Tool User's Guide
  45. Issue installing the .NET Framework 3.5 or 3.5 SP1 on checked or pre-release builds of Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008
  46. Mailbag: How to create a Visual Studio project to compile the sample .NET Framework detection code
  47. Link to pre-order Sara Ford's Microsoft Visual Studio Tips book and help Katrina survivors
  48. .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and Visual Studio 2008 SP1 download and troubleshooting links
  49. Enabling in-place assembly upgrades using Windows Installer and WiX
  50. Possible cause of and workaround for XNA Game Studio Device Center crashes
  51. Added Windows LIVE Web page translator to my blog for quick automatic translations of posts
  52. How to uninstall the components of the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
  53. How to use WiX to create an MSI-based installer that will install the DirectX 9.0 redistributable
  54. Link to System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 that can help fix OS update install errors
  55. Links to 3 new community spotlight features on the XNA Creators Club Web site
  56. Some notes about OS installation conditions in Media Center application setup files
  57. Link to MSDN topic with descriptions of all Win32 error codes
  58. More details about Xbox LIVE Community Games
  59. Scenarios where .NET Framework 3.5 setup tries to connect to the Internet and how to avoid them
  60. How .NET Framework 3.5 setup checks for its prerequisites behind the scenes
  61. Version information that can help diagnose errors when opening XNA Game Studio projects in Visual Studio
  62. Mailbag: How can I detect the presence of the .NET Framework 2.0 or later in my MSI-based installer?
  63. .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 and 3.0 SP1 repair options on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
  64. Mailbag: How to perform a silent repair and uninstall of the .NET Framework 3.5
  65. Strange .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, 3.0 SP1 and 3.5 installation error caused by orphaned registry value
  66. Feature in Wix v3.0 to make it easier to test rollback custom actions
  67. Notes about a couple of possible issues while using the SubInAcl tool
  68. Information about the err.exe tool I use to look up error codes when debugging setup issues
  69. June 2008 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista available for download
  70. A couple of notes about the contents of the Windows Installer 4.5 SDK
  71. More information about the WiX v3.0 DirectX extension
  72. Known installation issues related to the .NET Framework 3.5 client profile
  73. Final version of Windows Installer 4.5 redistributable and SDK now available for download
  74. Link to online Japanese documentation for XNA Game Studio 2.0
  75. Links to more detailed information about the .NET Framework 3.5 client profile
  76. Mailbag: How to install the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 and 3.0 SP1 on Windows Vista
  77. Updated information and tool to collect VS 2008 SP1 setup log files
  78. Possible issue running Xbox 360 PC setup on a Window XP SP3 system with Media Center 2005 installed
  79. New XNA Creators Club web site and Xbox LIVE Community Games beta announced
  80. Links with information about the XNA Game Studio 3.0 community technology preview
  81. Link to Channel 9 video about Zune development features in XNA Game Studio 3.0
  82. Where to find .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 and 3.5 SP1 setup log files
  83. Japanese documentation for XNA Game Studio 2.0 now available for download
  84. A simpler way to silently install Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions (with a caveat)
  85. Link to information about new WixGamingExtension in WiX v3.0 for Game Explorer integration
  86. Possible issue where .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 setup can fail and corrupt the .NET Framework 2.0
  87. Mailbag: The February 2008 Media Center Cumulative Update fails to install on Windows Vista SP1
  88. How to recover if you try to upgrade an XNA Game Studio 2.0 project in Visual Studio 2008
  89. Links to videos and slides of XNA Game Studio presentations from GDC 2008
  90. Links to download language packs for the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, 3.0 SP1 and 3.5
  91. Mailbag: Where are the download locations for .NET Framework 3.5 language packs?
  92. Link to add-in to simplify cross-platform project synchronization in XNA Game Studio 2.0
  93. How to automate the install of the .NET Framework 3.0 OS component on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
  94. How I resolved Windows Installer error code 2738 on Vista while running light.exe from WiX v3.0
  95. Steps I use to diagnose .NET Framework 3.0 and 3.5 installation failures related to the ServiceModelReg.exe custom action
  96. Links to information about creating customized XNA Game Studio 2.0 project templates
  97. How to silently install the components included with the Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions
  98. Link to information about a new WiX custom action to create Internet shortcuts
  99. How to create a combined network install point for all Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions
  100. How to create an installable layout for a Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition
  101. Possible resolution for invalid license data errors after installing Visual Studio 2008
  102. Knowledge base article describing how to extract .msu files and automate installing them
  103. Updated: what to do if other .NET Framework setup troubleshooting steps do not help
  104. Draft version of a new .NET Framework setup verification tool available for download
  105. Prerequisites for running XNA Framework 2.0-based games on Windows
  106. Scenarios where enabling Windows Installer verbose logging does not appear to work
  107. Link to an article with more details about the Xbox LIVE community game submission process
  108. Deadline extended for downloading preview versions of Xbox LIVE community games
  109. Download preview versions of Xbox LIVE community games created with XNA Game Studio
  110. Links to information about Xbox LIVE Community Games and Zune development with XNA Game Studio
  111. How to perform a silent repair and uninstall of the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 and 3.0 SP1
  112. Game Developers Conference 2008, here we come!
  113. Link to information about MyNetflix application for Windows Vista Media Center
  114. February 2008 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista available for download
  115. Possible issue installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on an XP Embedded image that includes the .NET Framework 2.0
  116. DUAScriptGen has been published on Codeplex
  117. How to gather additional information in case XNA Game Studio 2.0 setup fails
  118. Link to info about a new feature in WiX v3.0 to globally set the default compression level
  119. TV Toolbox beta 4 now available for download
  120. Link announcing Big Screen Global web site and Big Screen Photos and Weather v2
  121. How to re-enable Windows Media Center in the Default Programs control panel on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate
  122. How to use Group Policy to enable and disable Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate editions
  123. .NET Framework 3.5 deployment guides have been published on MSDN
  124. XNA Game Studio 2.0 product feedback survey now available on the Connect site
  125. Creating an installable layout for the .NET Framework 3.5 that includes language packs
  126. Link to Channel9 video about Windows Installer application compatibility issues on Windows Vista
  127. Some behind-the-scenes details about .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 and 3.0 SP1 setup
  128. Link to more detailed notes about changes in the weekly WiX build
  129. Web Authoring Component can fail during VS 2008 setup if Program Files has a trailing backslash
  130. How the full install packages for the .NET Framework 3.0 and the .NET Framework 3.5 differ
  131. Votive in WiX v3.0 now supports Visual Studio 2008
  132. Why XNA Game Studio 2.0 setup switched from using WiX v2.0 to using WiX v3.0
  133. Link to .NET Framework 3.5 readme with known installation issues

2007 231

  1. Link to knowledge base article describing how to repair Windows Vista OS files
  2. Creating an administrative install point for the .NET Framework 3.0 SP1
  3. .NET Framework 3.0 and 3.5 setup can fail on Windows XP and Server 2003 if the Print Spooler is not started
  4. Possible Silverlight install failure during VS 2008 Express Edition setup
  5. Creating an administrative install point for the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1
  6. How to create an installable layout for the .NET Framework 3.0 SP1
  7. XNA Game Studio 2.0 setup can display an error requesting source files in some scenarios
  8. More info and a tool for uninstalling previous betas and release candidates of Visual Studio 2008
  9. Final version of XNA Game Studio 2.0 now available for download
  10. Links to Visual Studio 2008 setup known issues and troubleshooting information
  11. Possible workaround for errors during installation of Document Explorer 2005 and 2008
  12. Possible .NET Framework 3.5 installation warnings on non-English operating systems
  13. Link to feedback request for Visual Studio installation and deployment scenarios
  14. Updated version of the .NET Framework cleanup tool that can remove the .NET Framework 3.5 RTM
  15. How to create an installable layout for the final release of the .NET Framework 3.5
  16. Link to information about a .NET Framework 3.5 setup verification tool
  17. Updated sample code that can detect the .NET Framework 3.5
  18. New CTP of Visual Studio Team System Code Name Rosario now available with built-in WiX support
  19. VS 2008 Media Center Application project template installation issue in the Media Center SDK 5.3
  20. Voting now open for the Media Center Show Awards 2007
  21. Visual Studio setup /createtransform mode fails when the source files are marked read-only
  22. Visual Studio 2008 SDK and Visual Studio 2008 shell now available for download
  23. Visual Studio and .NET Framework setup log collection tool
  24. XNA Game Studio 2.0 beta now available for download
  25. Windows Vista Media Center SDK version 5.3 now available for download
  26. Additional .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, 3.0 SP1 and 3.5 download links
  27. Final release of Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 now available
  28. Using WiX 3.0 to create a per-user MSI that does not prompt for elevation on Windows Vista
  29. XNA Game Studio 2.0 beta will be available soon
  30. How to avoid OS reboot prompt when installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Vista
  31. How to work around product key issue with new Visual Studio 2008 silent switches
  32. Forum that can be used to report EPG data issues for Windows Vista Media Center
  33. Updated version of the .NET Framework verification tool now available
  34. How to work around Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 unattended install bug related to Windows Installer 3.1
  35. Possible .NET Framework 3.5 installation failure caused by broken MSXML registration
  36. How I was able to get Virtual Server 2005 to work on Windows Vista
  37. Link to public beta of XSSDetect cross-site scripting code analysis plug-in for Visual Studio 2005
  38. Updated instructions for building patches using the new WiX v3.0 patch building system
  39. Mailbag: Can the .NET Framework verification tool be run in silent mode?
  40. Link to .NET Framework 3.0 release notes with known installation issues
  41. Microsoft Tester Center is now live on MSDN
  42. Link to analysis of possible issues with EXE custom actions in Windows Installer
  43. More details about how to use extensions when authoring and building MSIs in WiX v3.0
  44. How to determine whether a VS 2008 product is installed on a computer
  45. PE header setting that can cause an application to fail to launch on Windows 2000
  46. Narrowing down odd behavior in the Program Compatibility Assistant on Windows Vista
  47. How to update DuaScriptGen to run correctly on Windows Vista
  48. Corrections to some errors in the .NET Framework 3.0 deployment documentation
  49. Link to Media Center Show #126 with Niall Ginsbourg
  50. Updated supplemental set of Windows Vista Media Center project templates now available
  51. October 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista available for download
  52. PowerPlaylist for Windows Vista Media Center released on CodePlex
  53. Error trying to deploy Visual Studio using a relative path to the unattended INI file
  54. I have joined the XNA Community Gaming Platform team here at Microsoft
  55. How to workaround .NET Framework 2.0 OS component uninstall failure on Windows Server 2003 R2
  56. Link to more detailed information about the Windows Media Center Internet TV beta
  57. Windows Media Center Internet TV beta for Windows Vista Media Center
  58. TV Toolbox beta 3 now available for download
  59. Charlie Owen discusses Media Center development on Scott Hanselman's blog
  60. Mailbag: Can the .NET Framework cleanup tool be run in silent mode?
  61. Possible problem launching Visual Studio 2008 setup within a Parallels 3.0 virtual image on a Mac
  62. Link to information about when to use NGen for your managed application
  63. Uninstalling the 64-bit .NET Framework 2.0 can break the .NET Framework 1.1
  64. New simplified silent install switches are available for Visual Studio 2008 setup
  65. Download available for a supplemental set of Windows Vista Media Center project templates
  66. Link to a preview of version 2.0 of Big Screen Headlines
  67. Subtle problem with major upgrades in WiX files in the Media Center SDK
  68. Link to information about upcoming plans for supporting Windows Installer 4.5 in WiX
  69. Mailbag: Why doesn't the green button on my remote work until I launch Media Center manually?
  70. How to repair a localization pack for Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center 2005
  71. Updated version of the .NET Framework cleanup tool that can remove the .NET Framework 3.5
  72. Updated alpha version of Yougle Vista available for download
  73. .NET Framework 3.0 hotfix (KB932471) will fail to install if .NET Framework 3.5 beta 2 is installed
  74. Report VS 2008 or .NET Framework 3.5 beta installation issues directly to the setup team
  75. Windows Installer 4.5 beta now available for download on the Microsoft Connect site
  76. Links to useful ways to customize the Windows Vista Media Center SDK project template
  77. Possible causes of Windows Vista hotfix install failures
  78. How to sign up for the Windows Installer 4.5 beta program
  79. Updated version of the .NET Framework cleanup tool that can remove the .NET Framework 3.0
  80. TV Toolbox beta 2 now available for download
  81. How to workaround issue where launching Outlook triggers a repair of VS 2005
  82. Where to find a full .NET Framework 3.5 beta 2 layout on a VS 2008 beta 2 DVD
  83. How to create an installable layout for the .NET Framework 3.5 beta 2
  84. .NET Framework 2.0 hotfix installation can cause temporary application performance problems
  85. Japanese .NET Framework 3.5 beta 2 and VS 2008 beta 2 now available
  86. Example WiX-based setup that can be used to build both 32-bit and 64-bit MSIs
  87. Workarounds for some .NET Framework 3.5 beta 2 install issues we have seen so far
  88. Windows Vista Media Center SDK version 5.2 now available for download
  89. Possible issue using ASP.NET controls in VS 2008 beta 2
  90. Beta version of TV Toolbox (formerly Media Center Cutter) available for download
  91. Make sure to uninstall VS Orcas beta 1 before installing beta 2
  92. What to do if VS 2008 or .NET Framework 3.5 beta 2 asks for Windows XP SP2 on Windows Vista
  93. Case study - using MCML to create a Media Center application
  94. Tool to automatically collect and cab VS 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 setup log files
  95. Possible cause of Windows - No Disk error during VS 2008 beta 2 setup
  96. Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 setup log files
  97. VS 2008 beta 2 install failure caused by previous beta version of Microsoft Web Designer Tools
  98. CTP of peer-assisted download manager that can be used for Visual Studio 2008 beta 2
  99. .NET Framework 3.5 beta 2 and Visual Studio 2008 beta 2 now available
  100. Example WiX-based setup that adds a custom strip to the Windows Vista Media Center start menu
  101. List of Windows locale identifier constants and strings
  102. Windows Vista Media Center cookbook application
  103. Link to updated Time Travel with Windows Media Center article
  104. Link to information about configuring Software Explorer on Windows Vista
  105. Link to details about how to use new patch creation features in WiX v3.0
  106. June 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista available for download
  107. See you in three weeks....
  108. Link to information about the Windows Installer 4.5 beta program
  109. Possible cause of Media Center remote control button issues related to HID service
  110. Link to an article about managing side-by-side file associations for Visual Studio add-ins
  111. Mailbag: How can I install a file to the GAC and the local file system using WiX syntax?
  112. My thoughts about using WiX and RegisterMceApp in Media Center application setups
  113. Try Windows Vista and Visual Studio 2005 on a virtual hard drive
  114. New Windows Vista Media Center mail, RSS and videophone applications from OABSoftware
  115. Update Rollup 2 setup can fail because it does not detect the .NET Framework 1.1 SP1
  116. Possible cause of 1935 error with HRESULT 0x8002802F
  117. New Windows Vista Media Center applications - Yougle 2 and EMUCenter
  118. Introduction to Big Screen Movies application for Windows Vista Media Center
  119. Update on how to deploy the .NET Framework 3.0 on Windows XP Embedded
  120. Link to information about MSI script-based custom action error codes 2738 and 2739
  121. Problem deploying the RGB Rasterizer MSI in the .NET Framework 3.0 via Active Directory
  122. How to deploy the .NET Framework 3.0 on Windows XP Embedded
  123. Updated betas of Big Screen Headlines and Big Screen Contacts available for download
  124. Web Designer Tools can fail to install during VS Orcas beta 1 setup on 64-bit Windows
  125. Link to information about smart cabbing feature in WiX v3.0
  126. How to prevent custom actions from running during a Windows Installer major upgrade
  127. Script to set NoImpersonate bit for custom actions in Visual Studio 2005 setup projects
  128. Strong name signing for Media Center application assemblies
  129. Mailbag: Why does my custom action that depends on the VC 8.0 CRT fail on Windows Vista?
  130. How to prevent the Program Compatibility Assistant from appearing on Windows Vista
  131. Mailbag: How to resolve errors in the WEBCA_SetTARGETSITE custom action on Windows Vista
  132. Private beta for Big Screen Photos version 2 for Windows Vista Media Center
  133. Installing the Media Center SDK on a system with an un-activated VS Express Edition
  134. You can now boot an Xbox 360 directly into Media Center
  135. Links to Microsoft WiX developer blogs
  136. Why does .NET Framework 3.5 beta 1 setup tell me to install Windows XP SP2 on Vista?
  137. .NET Framework 3.5 beta 1 fails to install on Windows Vista from a path with spaces in it
  138. Mailbag: How to debug 1935 errors with HRESULT 0x80131047 in an MSI-based setup
  139. Link to an article describing how to create an MSI that does not prompt for elevation
  140. MIX 07 hands-on lab - Understanding Media Center Markup Language (MCML)
  141. .NET Framework 3.5 beta 1 fails to install on pre-release builds of Windows Vista
  142. Creating a Windows Vista Media Center application using MCML step-by-step
  143. .NET Framework 3.5 will fail to install if .NET Framework 3.0 beta is installed
  144. Windows Vista Media Center SDK refresh now available for download
  145. Viewing MSP files in Orca on Windows Vista
  146. Standalone installer for .NET Framework 3.5 beta 1 now available for download
  147. Screenshots and video available for Big Screen Photos v2 for Windows Vista Media Center
  148. Using Microsoft Vista Media Center book has been released
  149. Possible cause of Visual Web Designer tools failure during VS Orcas beta 1 setup
  150. Standalone VC 8.0 SP1 runtime redistributable packages are available for download
  151. April 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista now available for download
  152. Link with information about Windows Installer custom action guidelines
  153. Link to more details about the dangers of managed code custom actions in an MSI
  154. Apply to be a beta tester for a future version of Windows Media Center
  155. Digital Lifestyle Windows Vista Media Center Developer Blog
  156. More specific post categories now available for my blog content
  157. The Media Center Show #103 with Francis Hogle
  158. Links to product roadmap information for WiX v2.0 and WiX v3.0
  159. Possible problem registering Media Center applications on Windows Vista x64
  160. NGen service can cause deadlocks during product installation in some scenarios
  161. Ask a Microsoft Media Center Team Member forum on the GreenButton.com
  162. Link to article describing how to interpret Windows Installer log files
  163. Mailbag: Clarification about how to build installable layouts for a VS 2005 Express Edition
  164. Windows Installer PowerShell extensions project now available on CodePlex
  165. New Windows Vista Media Center application - Showtime Interactive
  166. How to manually reset Digital Rights Management (DRM) in Windows Vista
  167. Mailbag: How to perform silent installs of Visual Studio hotfixes and service packs
  168. How to repair the .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0 on Windows Vista
  169. Article about how to use McmlPad during UI development
  170. MSDN community content sites now available in several languages
  171. Congratulations to Ian Dixon on his 100th episode of the Media Center Show
  172. MSDN Magazine article describing how to integrate WiX v2.0 with MSBuild
  173. Updated sample code to detect the .NET Framework 3.0
  174. New version of Media Center Cutter for Windows Vista announced
  175. How to repair Media Center files and registry entries on Windows Vista and Windows 7
  176. Mailbag: What version of the .NET Framework is included in what version of the OS?
  177. What can happen when advertising COM information in an MSI
  178. Links to more detailed information about using the VC runtime files in VS 2005 SP1
  179. New Media Center applications - MCEMailbox, MAMECenter and Harmony 2007
  180. Visual Studio 2005 IDE tips and tricks article
  181. Another workaround for Visual Studio Common IDE Package load failures in Visual Studio 2005
  182. Creating an administrative install point for the .NET Framework 2.0 on Windows Vista
  183. Final version of the Visual Studio 2005 SP1 update for Windows Vista now available
  184. Beta version a new MCML web application is now available for download - MCStart
  185. Links to Windows Vista global development information
  186. How to NGEN files in an MSI-based setup package using WiX
  187. Mailbag: How can I create a loading page for an MCML application?
  188. Final version of Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) v5.0 available for download
  189. Do not use ThumbnailURL when registering a Windows Vista Media Center application
  190. Mailbag: Can I update Visual Studio 2005 setup to install SQL Express 2005 SP2?
  191. Windows XP Embedded SP1 support ends on April 10, 2007
  192. Windows Vista Media Center WebGuide sidebar gadget available for download
  193. Windows Vista Media Center MCMLookalike project now has downloadable source code and markup
  194. Tips for debugging Visual Studio package load failure errors
  195. .NET Framework 1.1 hotfixes are not yet offered via Windows Update on Vista
  196. Building an MSI using WiX v3.0 that includes the VC 8.0 runtime merge modules
  197. Media Center tips and how to share recorded TV on a domain in Windows Vista
  198. Uninstall VS 2005 update to support web application projects before installing VS 2005 SP1
  199. Mailbag: How can I create a multilingual MSI-based setup?
  200. Assemblies may be missing from the GAC or WinSxS cache after an MSI major upgrade
  201. Mailbag: Does an application built in VS 2005 SP1 require deploying the SP1 VC runtime files?
  202. Update regarding silent install of the VC 8.0 runtime (vcredist) packages
  203. Warning dialog appears when launching Visual Studio 2005 SP1 on Windows Vista
  204. Pre-order available for Using Microsoft Vista Media Center book
  205. Visual Studio 2005 SP1 failures can break existing applications
  206. How to workaround install problems with MSN Remote Record on Windows Vista x64
  207. Mailbag: Can I anchor a custom strip on the Media Center start menu?
  208. Error installing .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1 on Windows Vista caused by Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
  209. Mailbag: Benign errors appear in the log file when uninstalling Visual Studio 2005
  210. Media Center Show Awards 2006 winners announced
  211. One specific cause of ehExtHost crashes that can occur when launching Media Center
  212. New MCML development resources - shared source controls project, pivots tutorial and a new blog
  213. Resolving .NET Framework 2.0 setup error related to the ALLUSERS property
  214. mcesoft Vista HTML SDK and Media Center support for Hosted HTML applications in Windows Vista
  215. Final version of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor available for download
  216. Mailbag: Can I set registry values directly instead of using RegisterMceApp.exe?
  217. Functional overview and screenshots for Media Center sports feature
  218. .NET Framework 3.0 deployment readme
  219. Updated VC 8.0 runtime redistributable packages are included in Visual Studio 2005 SP1
  220. Converting the Z sample application to use WiX v3.0 and Votive
  221. Updated steps for setting the NoImpersonate flag for a custom action in Visual Studio 2005
  222. Mailbag: How to programatically enumerate installed Media Center applications
  223. Online Spotlight has been updated in Windows Media Center for Windows Vista
  224. Mailbag: How to detect the presence of the VC 8.0 runtime redistributable package
  225. Updated versions of Big Screen Headlines and mceBackup now available for download
  226. Information about Windows Vista Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
  227. Problems with custom actions that depend on the Visual C++ 8.0 runtime files on Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008
  228. Mailbag: How to launch an EXE from within Windows Media Center
  229. Why .NET Framework 3.0 language packs will not install correctly on Windows Vista
  230. Links to detailed information about Visual Studio 2005 SP1 setup
  231. Why .NET Framework 2.0 language packs will not install correctly on Windows Vista

2006 284

  1. Possible issue with Media Center hosted HTML applications on 64-bit Windows Vista
  2. Final version of Visual Studio 2005 SP1 has been released
  3. Bug in Votive can prevent culture settings from taking effect when building an MSI
  4. Some useful things I have learned about Windows Installer and UAC
  5. Sneak preview of a new Media Center application - Big Screen TV Series
  6. Converting the Q sample application setup to use WiX v3.0 and Votive
  7. Windows Media Center SDK documentation for Windows Vista now available on MSDN
  8. New MSDN Forums for Windows XP Embedded
  9. Application compatibility white paper for Media Center HTML applications on Windows Vista
  10. How to resolve ehExtHost crashes that can occur when launching Media Center
  11. Mailbag: How to install the .NET Framework but not configure ASP.NET
  12. Mailbag: What issues can I expect to see when using Visual Studio on Windows Vista?
  13. Media Center Presentation Layer Web Applications in action - Mobilewares Online Showcase
  14. UAC prompt from unidentified publisher appears when uninstalling MSIs on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
  15. How to determine whether or not a VS 2002 or VS 2003 product is installed on a computer
  16. Return codes for .NET Framework 3.0 setup
  17. Windows Vista OS image creation and deployment guide
  18. Design considerations for Windows Media Center applications on 64-bit operating systems
  19. Disabling services with MSConfig to work around setup failures
  20. Updated warning - .NET Framework 3.0 cleanup tool removes MSDN and SQL Express
  21. Media Center Show Extra #4 - the Z sample application
  22. Warning - .NET Framework 3.0 cleanup tool removes final release of SQL Express
  23. New Windows Media Center applications for Windows Vista from OABsoftware
  24. How the Q sample application was redesigned to support Media Center Extenders
  25. How to automatically suppress application compatibility warnings on Windows Vista
  26. Final version of Windows Media Center SDK for Windows Vista available for download!!
  27. Using and customizing the Visual Studio 2005 setup bootstrapper
  28. How to fix error code 25015 with access denied message during .NET Framework 2.0 setup
  29. Mailbag: More information about Workflow extensions for VS 2005 setup
  30. New Windows Media Center development blog by Niall Ginsbourg
  31. Complete list of keyboard shortcuts that can be used in Windows Media Center
  32. White paper with UAC development information for Windows Vista
  33. More details about how .NET Framework 2.0 setup reduces system reboots
  34. Clarification about .NET Framework 3.0 detection registry key on a 64-bit OS
  35. How to fix Application Data folder error when launching Visual Studio 2005 on Windows Vista
  36. Windows SDK for Windows Vista has been released
  37. The final version of the .NET Framework 3.0 is now available for download
  38. Download Visual Studio 2005 hotfixes without contacting Microsoft Developer Support
  39. Why to not use gacutil.exe in an application setup
  40. Why you should check the Installed property in the LaunchCondition table of an MSI
  41. Mailbag: How are images displayed for custom tiles on the Media Center Start menu?
  42. Windows XP Embedded SP2 Feature Pack 2007 has been released
  43. Centralized article for customizing the Windows Media Center Start menu in Windows Vista
  44. Customizing the Windows Media Center Start menu in Windows Vista
  45. .NET Framework 3.0 setup log files
  46. Mailbag: How to install Microsoft Report Viewer 2005 in silent mode
  47. How to add x64 build configurations to a Visual Studio 2005 solution
  48. New hotfix available for Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005 - October 2006 rollup
  49. Mailbag: How to set the NoImpersonate flag for a custom action in Visual Studio 2005
  50. File-based algorithm for detecting Windows Media Center version
  51. 2 more new Media Center applications for Windows Vista - Big Screen Headlines and Big Screen Contacts
  52. New MSDN forum launched for .NET Framework setup and deployment issues
  53. Application compatibility warnings when launching Visual Studio 2005 on Windows Vista RC2
  54. Sample code for launching Windows Media Center and browsing to a specific experience
  55. Mailbag: How does Media Center decide which extensibility application is launched by SendMessageTimeout?
  56. How to control the ordering of custom strips in Windows Media Center for Windows Vista
  57. Small update to Visual Studio project template examples I previously published
  58. RC2 build (5744.16384) of the Windows Media Center SDK for Windows Vista is now available
  59. New Windows Media Center Presentation Layer (MCML) application now available - Big Screen Weather
  60. How to prevent the Windows XP welcome screen from appearing after installing the .NET Framework 1.1
  61. Updated version of Reporting Add-in that fixes package load failures in Visual WebDev 2005
  62. How to create setup packages for Visual Studio project templates and starter kits
  63. How Windows Installer interacts with UAC in Windows Vista
  64. Algorithm for launching Windows Media Center and browsing to a specific experience
  65. Visual Studio 2005 SP1 beta now available for download
  66. New Windows Media Center XBAP application now available: Big Screen Business
  67. Important note about using RegisterMceApp and RegisterApplication
  68. Forum post for Windows Communication Foundation (Indigo) RC1 installation issues
  69. Mailbag: Creating an installable layout for non-English Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions
  70. How to prevent Windows Media Center from launching multiple copies of your application
  71. Using the Q helix UI to create a custom streaming radio application
  72. How to directly launch a Windows Media Center application from Visual Studio 2005
  73. Real world example of a Windows Media Center application setup built with WiX
  74. Windows Media Center SDK for Windows Vista RC1 is now available for public download
  75. What not to do when creating an MSI-based setup
  76. New Windows Media Center add-in registration custom action DLL
  77. Case study: How I approach debugging and fixing a setup failure
  78. Updated drivers to fix AMD dual-core video playback glitching in Windows Media Center
  79. Updated example for building a Windows Media Center add-in setup package using WiX
  80. Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to repair file and registry permissions
  81. A couple of more random thoughts about Windows Vista
  82. How to detect old versions when deploying the .NET Framework 3.0 (formerly WinFX)
  83. International Windows Media Center EPG error reporting sites
  84. How to monitor progress and cancel .NET Framework 3.0 setup from a separate process
  85. Registry settings to control visibility of Windows Media Center mouse controls
  86. Build 5536.16385 of the Windows Media Center SDK for Windows Vista is now available
  87. Using multiple MSIs to add a custom strip and tiles to the Windows Media Center Start menu
  88. Updated version of Yougle (formerly YouTubeMce) now available for download
  89. Mailbag: Error codes for Document Explorer and J# redistributable package setups
  90. Mailbag: How to author an MSI that orders tiles in a custom strip in Windows Media Center
  91. How to configure post-build events for setup/deployment projects in Visual Studio 2005
  92. Mailbag: How to perform a silent install of the Visual C++ 8.0 runtime files (vcredist) packages
  93. How to control the ordering of tiles in custom strips in Windows Media Center for Windows Vista
  94. Step-by-step instructions to create a Media Center application setup package in Visual Studio
  95. Interesting scenario with capitalizing Greek strings in Windows Media Center
  96. Building and installing setup packages that require .NET Framework 1.1 on Windows Vista
  97. Adding HD DVD and Blu-ray movie playback in Windows Media Center for Windows Vista
  98. Why not include the Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions in Windows Vista?
  99. Mailbag: How can I customize an MSI in the Visual Studio setup/deployment project?
  100. .NET Framework 3.0 (WinFX runtime) administrator mode and deployment readme
  101. Bug that blocks install of non-English Visual Studio 2005 on Windows Vista x64
  102. Official lists of language codes, country codes and LCIDs
  103. How to make Visual Studio 2005 ignore return codes from pre-build events
  104. Adding custom tiles to built-in Windows Media Center Start menu strips
  105. Mailbag: How do I fix problems preventing installing the .NET Framework 2.0 MSI directly
  106. Benign error messages appear when running ngen update on Windows Vista
  107. More new Windows Media Center development topics have been posted on the Media Center Sandbox
  108. Adding strips and tiles to the Windows Media Center Start menu in Windows Vista
  109. Checking for the .NET Framework at application runtime, not just at setup time
  110. MSDN Magazine article with details about new globalization features in Windows Vista
  111. Updated sample .NET Framework detection code that does more in-depth checking
  112. New location for Sonic CD/DVD burning log file in Windows Vista
  113. How to fix Visual Studio 2005 setup projects on Windows Vista post-beta 2 builds
  114. Registry tweak for mini-guide behavior in Windows Media Center for Windows Vista
  115. 2 interesting new Media Center add-ins - Flickr photo browser and YouTube browser
  116. Update Rollup 2 setup failure when installing KB903157 (also known as KB895572)
  117. Post-beta 2 Windows Media Center development tips
  118. New downloads for Windows XP Embedded - .NET Framework 2.0 component and resource documentation
  119. New hotfix available for Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005 - July 2006 rollup
  120. Mailbag: How to perform an unattended installation of Visual SourceSafe 2005
  121. Mailbag: How to run .NET Framework setup in reduced UI mode
  122. Troubleshooting problems while installing .NET Framework 2.0 hotfix MS06-033 (KB 917283)
  123. Repairing the Windows Installer service on a 64-bit OS
  124. Creating an installable layout for Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions with SQL Express SP1
  125. 5472.5 and 5456.5 builds of the Windows Media Center SDK are now available
  126. Mailbag: What is the complete list of valid language codes for Visual Studio IDE language switching?
  127. Using custom actions versus using launch conditions in an MSI
  128. Mailbag: What version of the .NET Framework can be used with what version of Visual Studio?
  129. List of Microsoft Knowledge Base articles related to installing and using an Xbox 360 Media Center extender
  130. A note about the logging switch in .NET Framework 2.0 setup
  131. Eliminating redundant pre-installation checks when deploying the .NET Framework 2.0
  132. How an add-in setup package should detect the version of Media Center
  133. Beta version of Feature Pack 2007 for Windows XP Embedded is now available
  134. Pre-installation checks performed by .NET Framework 2.0 setup
  135. Windows Installer best practices
  136. How to fix .NET Framework 1.1 setup failure on Windows Vista build 5456
  137. .NET Framework 3.0 (WinFX runtime) deployment guide
  138. Available installation modes for the .NET Framework 2.0
  139. How to report bugs in the Windows Media Center SDK for Windows Vista
  140. DRMCap tool to gather DRM log files in case of protected content playback problems
  141. Enabling a Windows Media Center Extender if Windows Live OneCare is installed on the system
  142. Xbox 360 PC setup troubleshooting suggestions
  143. Troubleshooting guide for Xbox 360 PC setup issues
  144. How to fix Xbox 360 PC setup crash due to old file left behind in the GAC
  145. Possible resolution for Smart Device Project Package load failure in Visual Studio 2005
  146. How to install and run the My Movies add-in in Windows Media Center on Windows Vista
  147. Comment moderation policy change
  148. Media Center crashes when launched on Windows Vista beta 2 if you have My Movies add-in installed
  149. How to uninstall KB904706 if it does not offer an uninstall option in Add/Remove Programs
  150. How to manage reboots when deploying the .NET Framework
  151. Windows Media Center SDK for Windows Vista beta 2 now available for general public download
  152. Updated WinFX Media Center Application project templates for Windows Vista beta 2
  153. Workaround for deployment bug in the Spanish version of Visual Studio Team System for Software Architects
  154. My file server is back up and running again
  155. Mailbag: Why does the .NET Framework 2.0 install .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1 files?
  156. WinFX is now renamed to .NET Framework 3.0
  157. Possible solutions for a 2203 error while installing the .NET Framework
  158. My file server is down for upgrades
  159. Flickr photo browser add-in for Windows Media Center in Windows Vista announced
  160. Mailbag: Why am I prompted to insert the Visual Studio 2005 DVD when installing from the DVD?
  161. Configuring network shares as watched folders for Media Center recorded TV content
  162. Mailbag: How can I perform a silent installation of Visio for Enterprise Architects?
  163. Another possible solution if Windows Media Center Xbox 360 PC setup crashes when launched
  164. Beta version of Microsoft Locale Builder now available for download
  165. Automated cleanup tool to remove the .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5
  166. How to perform a command line installation of SQL Server 2005
  167. Beta 2 version of Windows Media Center SDK for Windows Vista now available
  168. My file server is back up and running
  169. My file server is temporarily down for maintenance
  170. How to create an installable layout for the WinFX Runtime Components
  171. How to manually install the various pieces of Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  172. How to fix Visual Studio 2005 beta expiration dialog
  173. What to do if you receive unsupported OS message when installing Windows Media Player 11 Beta on Windows Media Center 2005
  174. WMIDiag - a tool for diagnosing and repairing problems with the WMI service
  175. Beta version of Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor now available
  176. Workaround for possible timing issue that can cause .NET Framework setup failures
  177. How WinFX Runtime setup blocks uninstall of the .NET Framework 2.0
  178. Updated version of DUAScriptGen (v1.1.0010) is now available
  179. Windows Media Center SDK build 5381.1 now available
  180. Good reference document for debugging assembly loading errors
  181. Workaround to allow pre-installing the .NET Framework 2.0 during the T13 phase of OS setup using svcpack.inf
  182. How to perform an unattended install of Visual Studio 2005 from a DVD-ROM drive
  183. How to resolve possible errors installing SQL Server 2005 SP1 related to the Setup Support Files
  184. Information about patching improvements for future Visual Studio and .NET Framework hotfixes
  185. How to perform an unattended uninstall of Visual Studio 2005
  186. How to detect old beta versions when deploying the .NET Framework 2.0
  187. Mailbag: How can I tell if I have Update Rollup 2 installed on my Media Center PC?
  188. Registry settings that can be used to configure advanced Media Center options
  189. Mailbag: How can I stop Media Center from losing FM radio presets when rebooting the PC?
  190. Windows Media Center SDK build 5365.8 now available
  191. New hotfixes available for Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005 - April 2006 rollup and DRM hotfix
  192. Article about Visual Studio 2005 IDE extensibility
  193. Updated AVerMedia TV tuner driver now available to fix Digital Audio Service errors
  194. Mailbag: How can I make the WEP password text visible in the Media Center wireless network connection page
  195. Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions are now free forever
  196. Update Rollup 2 setup failure when installing KB899337
  197. Windows Media Center design and architecture - part 2
  198. New hotfix available to fix protected content playback errors in Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  199. New build of the Media Center SDK for Windows Vista February CTP refresh
  200. New article posted - Visual Studio 2005 and .NET Framework 2.0 deployment guide
  201. Visual Studio 2005 and .NET Framework 2.0 deployment guide
  202. How to perform a silent install of Visual Studio 2005 Team Explorer
  203. Channel 9 video about Windows Media Center development on Windows Vista
  204. White paper now available for installing and configuring Away Mode
  205. How to synchronize your system clock to attempt to resolve Media Center guide download errors
  206. Updated version of DUAScriptGen (v1.1.0004) is now available
  207. Introducing Heat - a new WiX tool for automating creation of setup authoring files
  208. Updated version of DUAScriptGen (v1.1.0003) is now available
  209. Useful FAQ for configuring an Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender
  210. Internet Explorer now has a public bug reporting tool
  211. How to create a combined network install point for all Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions
  212. A look behind the scenes at the Windows Media Center design and architecture
  213. Example of how to use Visual Studio IDE language switching
  214. More information about the Q podcast and video blog client written with Media Center Markup Language
  215. Log files created during Xbox 360 PC setup
  216. New version of the .NET Framework verification tool that works with .NET Framework 2.0
  217. How to silently install Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions
  218. Introducing Windows Media Center Presentation Layer Web Applications
  219. Possible interaction problem between Sony Changer add-in and Media Center hotfixes
  220. Available command line switches for .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1 setup
  221. Mailbag: How can I suppress reboots during Visual Studio 2005 unattended installation?
  222. Check out Q - an add-in written using Media Center Markup Language for Windows Vista Media Center
  223. Creating a network install point for Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions
  224. How to create an installable layout for Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions
  225. How to automatically configure Visual Studio IDE UI language for multi-lingual development
  226. Media Center guide download error code 14 caused by BladeRunner Pro
  227. Document Explorer 2005 setup fails with a 1935 or 2908 error
  228. Multi-lingual development support in the Visual Studio IDE
  229. Command line switches for Windows hotfix setup packages
  230. Mailbag: How can I get to MSN Music in Media Center now that it no longer appears in Online Spotlight?
  231. Mailbag: How can I create an administrative install point for Visual Studio 2005?
  232. Possible cause of VS IDE crash on shutdown after upgrading from VS 2005 beta 2
  233. Visual Studio 2005 crashes on shutdown due to an incorrect version of dteproperties.tlb on the computer
  234. How to build a managed assembly that contains Win32 resources using Visual Studio 2005
  235. Additional causes for 1308 or 1309 errors while installing Visual Studio
  236. Getting started with Media Center development with the Windows Vista February CTP
  237. Where to report tuning issues for HD channels in Media Center
  238. How to transfer guide data from one Media Center to another
  239. How to quickly create an MSI-based setup for a Media Center add-in
  240. Building setup packages for Media Center add-ins
  241. Troubleshooting steps I use for Media Center component registration failure errors
  242. New tool - graphical UI to view fsnap output
  243. Mailbag: How can I determine what beta products need to be removed before installing .NET Framework 2.0?
  244. Mailbag: Why is Visual Studio.NET Baseline installed on my system?
  245. Mailbag: How can I deploy the .NET Framework 2.0 using Group Policy?
  246. Additional information about using ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT in an MSI
  247. What controls the information that appears in Add/Remove Programs for installed programs
  248. Mailbag: How can I perform an unattended uninstall of the .NET Framework?
  249. Media Center guide download and error code 13
  250. Media Center guide download error code 13
  251. Digital Audio Service overlays on Media Center systems with AVerMedia tuners
  252. Miscellaneous Update Rollup 2 issues and how to work around them
  253. How to fix a Document Explorer Unknown Error dialog box that appears when launching the Visual Studio IDE
  254. Why is there a RegisterMceApp.dll and a RegisterMceApp.exe?
  255. Mailbag: Why does VS 2003 setup install the .NET Framework 1.1 if 2.0 is already installed?
  256. RegisterMceApp.exe is not setup-friendly
  257. Mailbag: why does SQL Express appear during VS install but not uninstall?
  258. Assembly installation error codes in .NET Framework 2.0 setup
  259. Obsolete API list for the .NET Framework 2.0
  260. Additional .NET Framework 2.0 language packs are now available
  261. 2 new update rollups available for Media Center 2005
  262. Details about setup for the .NET Framework 2.0 configuration tool
  263. How to troubleshoot failure to install Document Explorer 2005 during VS 2005 setup
  264. How to fix Visual Studio 2005 unattended installs on Windows Vista
  265. Launching the VS 2005 IDE gives an error about the J# redistributable package
  266. More details about protected content playback errors in Update Rollup 2
  267. Details about protected content playback errors in Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  268. How to re-enable the Create CD/DVD item in Media Center
  269. How to change the temporary folder if you run out of space while burning a DVD in Media Center
  270. Answering follow-up questions about .NET Framework 2.0 setup behavior
  271. How to perform unattended installs of the .NET Framework 2.0 redist and SDK
  272. Programmatic access to closed captioning data in Media Center
  273. NextGen Home at CES 2006
  274. Possible cause of Media Center guide download error code 14 and 33
  275. How to determine whether a VS 2005 product is installed on a computer
  276. Report viewer package load failure when installing Visual WebDev 2005 to a non-default path
  277. Visual Studio 2005 package load failure caused by Dotfuscator 3.0
  278. Links to Media Center add-in download locations
  279. Media Center Add-in Repositories
  280. Developing for Media Center in Windows Vista
  281. CES 2006 - here I come
  282. How to fix 5.1 analog surround sound in Media Center 2005 Update Rollup 2
  283. Decoder checkup utility for troubleshooting Media Center TV playback problems
  284. How to silently uninstall .NET Framework hotfixes

2005 227

  1. How to short a Media Center remote control if it stops working correctly
  2. How to repair a Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition without redownloading the source files
  3. Trick for setup developers - how to remove a setup package with a known uninstall bug
  4. .NET Framework 2.0 source caching for repair mode
  5. Administrative tools shortcut has moved to the SDK in .NET Framework 2.0
  6. WinFX December CTP is available for download
  7. How to resolve errors running Visual Studio on Windows Media Center
  8. .NET Framework 2.0 Japanese language pack is now available
  9. Definitive list of workarounds for Package Load Failure errors in Visual Studio 2005
  10. How to use FSnap to locate files with a specific version in the GAC
  11. How to escape quotes in the command line for .NET Framework setup
  12. More detailed steps to fix .NET Framework install errors that ask for tmpXXXX.tmp
  13. How to clean up a SQL 2005 instance name left behind by a previous uninstall
  14. How to configure the Visual Studio 2005 IDE to use custom XSD files for IntelliSense
  15. List of possible return codes from .NET Framework 2.0 setup
  16. What to do if Media Center Extender for Xbox 360 setup crashes
  17. Resolving error creating smart device projects in Visual Studio 2005
  18. Possible workaround for Media Center guide download error code 20
  19. Digital Audio Service errors on machines with Emuzed Maui TV tuner cards
  20. How to resolve TV glitching in Media Center 2005 on dual core AMD computers
  21. KB910393 has been removed from Windows Update
  22. Update on root cause of Digital Audio Service error
  23. Media Center crashes when launched after installing KB908250 and KB910393 from Windows Update
  24. Hotfix available to prevent Media Player 10 setup from breaking content protection in Media Center 2005
  25. WinFX November CTP is available for download
  26. How to resolve "Windows - no disk" errors when launching Media Center 2005 on an HP machine
  27. Adding assemblies to the Add References dialog in Visual Studio 2005
  28. SonicWALL firewall may interfere with Media Center guide downloads
  29. How to resolve errors opening currentsettings.vssettings in the final release of VS 2005
  30. More details about J# redistributable package installation in VS 2005 setup
  31. Cannot pre-install .NET Framework 2.0 during the T13 stage of OS setup using svcpack.inf
  32. Additional step to resolve package load failures in the final release of Visual Studio 2005
  33. How to deploy the .NET Framework 2.0 by using the MSI directly
  34. How to get Sonic CD/DVD burning software to create a log file for debugging
  35. New knowledge base article published about component registration failures in Update Rollup 2
  36. How to select an audio channel if the Audio menu does not appear in Update Rollup 2
  37. ClickThrough - a new WiX tool for creation and automatic updating of simple MSI packages
  38. Errors in MCE 2005 after installing Update Rollup 2 if Rudeo PC Remote Control is also installed
  39. How to resolve invalid license data errors after upgrading to the final release of Visual Studio 2005
  40. How to fix IR learning problems that occur after installing Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  41. How to specify the exact time for Media Center guide downloads
  42. Visual Studio 2005 IDE (devenv.exe) command line switches
  43. VS 2005 setup fails with 1935 or 2908 error
  44. Another possible resolution to guide download error 23 caused by the BITS service
  45. What to do if I get package load failures in the final release of VS 2005?
  46. My adventure creating a Media Center add-in, part 4
  47. New version of TweakMCE is now available
  48. List of all possible Media Center guide download errors
  49. How the .NET Framework can get reverted and cause problems for Update Rollup 2 for MCE 2005
  50. Available command line switches for .NET Framework 2.0 setup
  51. Final official versions of VS 2005 Express Editions are now available!
  52. New nVidia decoder with fixes for Update Rollup 2 is now available
  53. Suggestions for guide download errors in Media Center caused by the BITS service
  54. One root cause identified for protected content playback errors in Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  55. VS 2005 beta uninstall instructions are missing the MSDN Library
  56. Interaction problems between the final release of .NET Framework 2.0 and the WinFX September CTP
  57. How to perform a customized command line install for the .NET Framework SDK 2.0
  58. Troubleshooting suggestions for guide download errors in Media Center
  59. Updated version of Media Center Diagnostics Kit available for download
  60. Consolidated list of links for troubleshooting issues with Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  61. Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 troubleshooting guide
  62. How to narrow down content protection problems in Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  63. How to uninstall an application when it does not appear in Add/Remove Programs
  64. Windows Installer custom action tutorial
  65. How to resolve 1308 or 1309 errors while installing Visual Studio
  66. How to resolve Digital Audio Service error while playing recorded TV in Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  67. Uninstalling previous betas to prepare for VS 2005 and .NET Framework 2.0 RTM
  68. Final official version of .NET Framework 2.0 is available for download!
  69. An in-depth look at the .NET Framework 2.0 setup INI file
  70. Content protection errors in Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  71. Possible fixes for IR receiver or remote problems after installing Update Rollup 2 for MCE 2005
  72. Update Rollup 2 setup failure while installing KB891593
  73. What Update Rollup 2 for MCE 2005 setup does behind the scenes
  74. Repair tool available to help fix some Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005 issues
  75. Welcome 2 new Media Center bloggers!
  76. One root cause of component registration failures in MCE 2005 Update Rollup 2 identified
  77. Visual Studio setup fails to launch when SAP GUI client is installed
  78. How to fix component registration failures after installing Update Rollup 2 for Media Center 2005
  79. How to get TweakMCE to work with Update Rollup 2 for MCE 2005
  80. How to get help for Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 setup issues
  81. Simpler fix for Visual Studio Class Designer Package load failure in VS 2005 after beta 2 uninstall
  82. Direct download links for Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
  83. Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center 2005 is now available on Windows Update!
  84. Microsoft Component Installer Software Development Kit
  85. What to do if other .NET Framework setup troubleshooting steps do not help
  86. DUAScriptGen User's Guide
  87. DUAScriptGen User's Guide
  88. Developer Division Customer Product Lifecycle Experience (DDCPX) team has a new team blog
  89. Useful tool - Windows XP Media Center Edition Test Kit
  90. Good detailed description of the NGEN and the CLR Optimization service for the .NET Framework 2.0
  91. Set Program Access and Defaults and Windows Media Center
  92. New tool that will be integrated into the VS 2005 cleanup tool - your feedback requested
  93. Undocumented unattended install switch for .NET Framework 1.1
  94. Microsoft Max setup and troubleshooting links
  95. Kids Programming Language
  96. Install issues with various products given out at PDC (Vista, WinFX September CTP, .NET Framework 2.0, VS 2005, Max)
  97. How to modify the default install path in an MSI-based setup based on a registry value
  98. Cool! A Visual Studio and .NET Framework Setup dev has a blog...
  99. How to fix .NET Framework install errors that ask for tmpXXXX.tmp
  100. Media Center 2005 end-to-end installation and configuration instructions
  101. Updated VS 2005 uninstall tool is now available on MSDN
  102. How to manually uninstall SQL Express if uninstalling from Add/Remove Programs fails
  103. How to install Media Center from CDs
  104. How to fix Common IDE package load failure in VS 2005 July or August CTP
  105. Additional info about installing an assembly to the GAC and the local file system
  106. Updated sample code that detects .NET Framework 2.0
  107. How to repair the .NET Framework 1.0 that ships as part of the OS on Media Center and Tablet PC
  108. How to fix Media Center remote control if it breaks when installing IR update rollup
  109. How to pass MSI command line parameters to Visual Studio setup
  110. How Windows Installer handles file replacement logic for versioned and unversioned files
  111. My adventure creating a Media Center add-in, part 3
  112. How to manually patch the .NET Framework 2.0 MSI to fix registry permission bug
  113. .NET Framework 2.0 setup bug related to registry permissions and regtlibv12.exe is now fixed
  114. How to fix Visual Studio Class Designer Package load failure in VS 2005 after beta 2 uninstall
  115. Please fill out the ISV runtime deployment survey
  116. How to install VS 2005 and MSDN for VS 2005 on XP without SP2
  117. Hong is famous :-)
  118. MSDN for VS 2005 beta 2 will fail during uninstall if .NET Framework 2.0 beta 2 was uninstalled first
  119. Possible cause of .NET Framework setup failures on NT4
  120. Visual Studio tips and tricks
  121. Documentation for new Windows Vista OS setup and deployment technologies
  122. Unified .NET Framework Troubleshooting Guide
  123. Working around a bug in .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1 setup related to international settings
  124. How to manually reset folder and file permissions in Windows Explorer
  125. Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition August CTPs are now available
  126. WiLogUtl.exe does not work with Windows Installer 3.1 log files
  127. Good references for the ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT MSI property
  128. How to fix some 1935 errors with HRESULT 0x80070005 (access denied) when installing the .NET Framework
  129. Looking behind the scenes of the setup wrapper used for the .NET Framework 2.0
  130. .NET Framework 1.1 deployment guide
  131. How to report a bug to Microsoft for Visual Studio and .NET Framework setup
  132. How to log a bug for Visual Studio and .NET Framework setup
  133. Updated VS 2005 uninstall instructions for beta 2 and post beta 2 CTPs
  134. My adventure creating a Media Center add-in, part 2
  135. How to workaround errors installing .NET Framework 2.0 that are caused by registry permission problems
  136. A couple additional tips and tricks for authoring the MSI Media table for a setup
  137. Tips and tricks for authoring the MSI Media table for a setup
  138. Automating performance optimizations for Windows Media Center
  139. Interesting bug in the LaunchCondition table for .NET Framework 2.0 64-bit setup
  140. Possible bug installing VS 2005 beta 2 on Windows Vista (Longhorn) beta 1
  141. How does Windows Update decide whether or not to offer .NET Framework 1.1 and SP1?
  142. Visual Studio 2005 and .NET Framework v2.0 log files
  143. Visual Studio .NET 2003 and .NET Framework v1.1 log files
  144. Visual Studio .NET 2002 and .NET Framework v1.0 log files
  145. How to fix error installing .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on a computer that has MS05-004 installed
  146. How to locate the cause of error code 1603 in a verbose MSI log file
  147. Sample code to enumerate .NET Framework versions
  148. Error installing .NET Framework on Windows XP SP2 caused by Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
  149. Check out the Windows Installer team blog....
  150. Error installing .NET Framework on Windows XP SP2 caused by language settings
  151. Suggest a topic for me to write about
  152. Suggest a topic for a future blog post....
  153. My adventure creating a Media Center add-in, part 1
  154. Tricks for deciphering HRESULTs not listed in my previous 1935 error article
  155. How to silently install MSDN to a non-default location
  156. What .NET Framework version numbers go with what service pack
  157. VS 2005 July CTP now available for MSDN subscribers
  158. How to unblock Windows Server 2003 SP1 setup if a beta version of SP1 is installed on the machine
  159. Installing .NET Framework 2.0 breaks Windows Media Center
  160. Why can't I install the .NET Framework SDK v1.0 on Media Center (or Tablet PC for that matter)?
  161. Using MsiInv to gather information about what is installed on a computer
  162. A couple of new Visual Studio and .NET Framework setup blogs
  163. Installing an assembly to the GAC and the local file system
  164. How to repair the .NET Framework 1.1 that ships as part of the OS on Windows Server 2003
  165. Using MsiBreak to gather debugging information for .NET Framework setup failures
  166. VS 2005 beta 2 setup fails with 1935 or 2908 assembly installation error
  167. Cool tip if you are seeing performance problems in Visual Studio 2005 Team System projects
  168. Visual Studio 2005 beta 2 will not install on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
  169. How to get around the MSI 3.0 block in .NET Framework 2.0 Beta 2 setup
  170. Always Ready for Windows Media Center
  171. How to fix problem installing SQL Express if SQL Server 2005 is already installed
  172. Remote record service in Windows Media Center
  173. Quick setup reverse engineering lesson - finding direct links to VS 2005 Express Edition beta 2 packages
  174. Version of Avalon and Indigo that is compatible with .NET Framework 2.0 beta 2 is now available
  175. Instructions for chaining installation of Visual Studio 2005 and MSDN
  176. A brief note about my new job
  177. How to fix error loading Visual Studio menu in Visual Studio 2005 beta 2
  178. Windows Installer 3.1 is available again (and why was it gone for a while?)
  179. Visual Studio 2005 beta will not install on Windows Server 2003 Small Business Server
  180. How to resolve an error viewing project properties in VS 2005 beta 2
  181. How to resolve Visual Studio 2005 IDE errors after uninstalling previous betas
  182. How to make the toolbox reappear in the IDE after installing VS 2005 beta 2
  183. Why doesn't the Avalon/Indigo March CTP work with VS 2005 Beta 2?
  184. Version of VS 2005 beta cleanup tool now available on the Download Center
  185. Channel9 interview with Jim Allchin
  186. Update about J# redistributable package installation in VS 2005 setup
  187. Summary: using the VS 2005 beta cleanup tool to prepare a machine to use VS 2005 beta 2
  188. VS 2005 beta 2 Package Load Failure that is not fixed by the cleanup tool
  189. Updated cleanup tool that fixes package load failures in VS 2005 beta 2
  190. Update on root cause of Package Load Failures in VS 2005 beta 2
  191. Visual Studio 2005 previous beta removal tool
  192. Interesting article about Visual Studio 2005 shiproom process
  193. Visual Studio 2005 and .NET Framework 2.0 beta 2 now available
  194. Uninstalling previous Visual Studio 2005 betas to prepare to install beta 2
  195. How to manually cleanup a failed .NET Framework 2.0 install
  196. Removal tool to fix .NET Framework install failures
  197. Better detailed instructions for chaining Visual Studio, Prerequisites and MSDN
  198. Creating a DUA script for a hotfix: step-by-step instructions
  199. Help me help you if you have setup bugs
  200. Another new feature for DUAScriptGen is now available - silent mode support
  201. New docs available about buying or upgrading to Visual Studio 2005 Team System
  202. New in-depth hibernate once resume many (HORM) white paper now available
  203. Check out the new teamwide Windows Embedded blog...
  204. KUKA Controls announces support for XP Embedded SP2 and HORM
  205. DUAScriptGen v1.1 with INF parsing support - beta testers needed!
  206. Don't use managed code to write your custom actions!
  207. Visual Studio .NET 2002 SP1 is now available for download
  208. Cool MSI custom action debugging tool
  209. Creating an administrative install point for the .NET Framework, a service pack and a hotfix
  210. How to apply .NET Framework hotfixes on Windows XP Embedded devices
  211. More info about how MSI custom actions work behind the scenes
  212. Update regarding chaining unattended installation of VS and MSDN
  213. MEDC website now up and running
  214. Error loading mscorwks.dll that may appear while trying to install a .NET Framework hotfix
  215. Tip sheet for configuring a system to dual-boot XP Embedded and another OS
  216. Problems installing the new ASP.NET hotfix (KB886903 or KB887219)
  217. Bug in file version parsing for GAC file replacement in .NET Framework 1.1
  218. Don't use vbscript/jscript to write your custom actions!
  219. More info about some of the 1935 error HRESULT values
  220. Possible cause of 1935 error with HRESULT 0x80070002
  221. How to submit proposals for papers for the upcoming Mobile and Embedded DevCon
  222. Registry key to force Windows to use short filenames
  223. New white paper now available - installing XP Embedded SP2
  224. Mobile and Embedded DevCon 2005 - May 9-12 in Las Vegas!!
  225. Windows Installer, the Class table, and resiliency repair dialogs
  226. Info about the 1935 error with HRESULT 0x80131532
  227. Why not try Windows XP Embedded?

2004 86

  1. New XP Embedded tutorial videos now available!
  2. Creating a combined install point with the .NET Framework and a service pack
  3. How to manually assemble a .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 XP Embedded component
  4. XP Embedded direct download links
  5. XPE SP2 MUI languages are now available for download
  6. Configuring proxy settings for the XPE SP2 web download tool
  7. OEM version of XPE SP2 web download tool now available
  8. Request for help - XP Embedded web download tool and proxy servers
  9. Hibernate once, resume many (HORM) in a nutshell
  10. Visual Studio and .NET Framework SDK setup and the concept of "vertical integration"
  11. White paper describing the new features of XP Embedded SP2
  12. Official final version of Windows XP Embedded SP2 is available now!
  13. Chaining unattended installation of Visual Studio .NET 2003, its prerequisites and MSDN
  14. Interesting use of EWF...
  15. Cool reference for boot.ini switches
  16. Answering follow-up questions about .NET Framework and language pack setups
  17. .NET Framework setup and language packs
  18. New doc available for using DUA and EWF together
  19. Troubleshooting 1935 and 2908 errors during installation
  20. Redistributable version of Windows Installer 3.0 is available for download
  21. DUAScriptGen - feature requests and bug reports?
  22. Updated features and known issues with C# Express Edition October community tech preview
  23. Post-beta1 community tech previews of Visual Studio 2005 express editions now available!
  24. Deciphering Windows safe boot and last-known good configurations
  25. How to clear XPE SP2 tech preview downloads from the pending download queue
  26. XP Embedded SP2 tech preview is now available for download!!
  27. Off to Tokyo for Embedded DevCon Asia 2004
  28. List of fixes included in .NET Framework 1.1 SP1
  29. Additional suggested workaround for TargetInvocation exception in .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 or 1.1 SP1
  30. Issues I've seen so far with installing .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 and 1.1 SP1
  31. Nice article about setup pet peeves
  32. Sample code to detect .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1 and service packs
  33. How to detect what .NET Framework 1.0 service pack is installed
  34. How to detect what .NET Framework 1.1 service pack is installed
  35. Download locations for .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 and 1.1 SP1
  36. Sygate announces new products for securing XP Embedded devices
  37. Update - another way to configure an XP Embedded user account to have a non-expiring password
  38. Official non-platform SDK download location for msizap.exe
  39. Unofficial download location for msizap.exe
  40. How to update an XP Embedded user account to prevent the password from expiring
  41. How to get remote debugging to work once you install Windows XP SP2
  42. Funny but true story about Visual Studio setup progress UI
  43. Finding Windows Installer help documentation (AKA where did MSI.chm go?)
  44. Microsoft software and customer expectations
  45. Additional information about MSI resiliency and automatic repairs
  46. Why does Windows Installer start installing some other product when I try to install or use a different MSI-based product?
  47. Evaluation kit for Windows CE 5.0 now available!
  48. Why is the J# redistributable package 1.1 mandatory when installing Visual Studio .NET 2003?
  49. Blog created by the Visual Studio and .NET Framework release team
  50. How to fix bogus start menu shortcuts created by .NET Framework 1.1 XP Embedded QFE
  51. How to fix .NET Framework performance counter problems in XP Embedded
  52. InCtrl5 - updated registry exclusion list
  53. Problem solved - weird rollback behavior in Windows Installer with .NET Framework setup
  54. XP Embedded is powering unmanned aircraft
  55. Cultural issues to consider when writing worldwide applications
  56. Weird rollback behavior I saw in Windows Installer yesterday
  57. New embedded blog available from Neil Marlowe
  58. Reverse engineering a setup - lesson 1 - .NET Framework 1.1
  59. Exclusion list to use with InCtrl5 for creating embedded components for applications
  60. Updating the registry in pre-FBA images without rebuilding
  61. Cool list of MSI setup tricks
  62. Orca install package
  63. Thoughts on setup repackaging and reverse engineering
  64. Visual Studio Whidbey Express SKU manual install instructions
  65. XP Embedded and Native Remote Debugging - minlogon update!
  66. DUAScriptGen v1.0.0004 has been released
  67. Installing Microsoft Loopback Adapter
  68. Notes from DevCon Ask the Experts v2.0
  69. Download Visual Studio Whidbey Express Versions Now!!
  70. Jon Fincher's Blog
  71. XP Embedded and Native Remote Debugging
  72. Random thoughts from DevCon
  73. DevCon here we come!
  74. A couple more Windows Installer links I found
  75. Custom actions that should be standard actions
  76. Blog I found with useful InfoPath information
  77. Cool new Visual Studio product in the works
  78. New embedded evaluation kit now available!
  79. DUAScriptGen v1.0002 is now available
  80. Cool article about using Virtual PC for testing XP Embedded images
  81. Device Update Agent Script Generator (DUAScriptGen) v1.0 beta - try it now!
  82. My first Windows XP Embedded post - DUA feedback?
  83. Excellent MSI component tutorial
  84. Striving for increased consistency in MS setups
  85. MS setups - inconsistent?
  86. Here goes nothing.....