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Tuesday, August 8, 2017 4:10 AM

Help, im having trouble installiing VS2017 because it gets stuck at the error, referenced assemblies not found when its trying to install net framework 4.6.1, tried installing the dev pack for the 4.6.1 and it still has this error. The following is the log file when i try to install the dev pack. Thank you in advance.

[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:46]i001: Burn v3.7.3311.0, Windows v6.3 (Build 9600: Service Pack 0), path: C:\Users\PRINCE CARLO\Downloads\NDP461-DevPack-KB3105179-ENU.exe, cmdline: '-burn.unelevated BurnPipe.{DE1A7C5B-E8C1-49CC-8154-C368EDCD6D32} {DC4AACCA-FC6C-4D7C-9762-6B839175E392} 5400'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleLog' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147.log'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleOriginalSource' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE CARLO\Downloads\NDP461-DevPack-KB3105179-ENU.exe'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleOriginalSourceFolder' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE CARLO\Downloads\
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleName' to value 'Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 Developer Pack'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i100: Detect begin, 4 packages
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Registry key not found. Key = 'SOFTWARE\Policies\WiX\Burn'; variable = 'NetFxBurnPackageCacheDirectory'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i052: Condition 'NOT NetFxBurnPackageCacheDirectory' evaluates to true.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'NetFxBurnPackageCacheDirectory' to value 'C:\ProgramData\Package Cache'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'netfxfullredist_43_CBSValue' to value '1'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'netfxfullredist_43_OS_BuildNumber' to value '9600'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting string variable 'NetFxFullRedist_InstalledRelease' to value '393297'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting numeric variable 'NetFxFullRedist_InstalledReleaseExists' to value 1
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: File search: wfs8A8D43586753FFEB4F44E57F708BFF46, did not find path: C:\Users\PRINCE CARLO\Downloads\packages\dotnetframework\NDP461-KB3102436-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting numeric variable 'NetFxIsvRedistExists' to value 0
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: File search: wfsA34F96D796312B33A8BD91FCFDE1E88E, did not find path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\NetFxDevpack_FullRedistISV_4.6.1_394271\packages\dotnetframework\NDP461-KB3102436-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i000: Setting numeric variable 'NetFxIsvRedistIsCached' to value 0
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i052: Condition 'NetFxIsvRedistIsCached AND NetFxFullRedist_InstalledReleaseExists AND NetFxFullRedist_InstalledRelease >= 394271' evaluates to false.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i101: Detected package: netfxfullredistisv, state: Absent, cached: None
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i101: Detected package: netfx_461mtpack.msi, state: Absent, cached: Complete
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i101: Detected package: netfx_461mtpacklp.msi, state: Absent, cached: Complete
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i101: Detected package: netfxsdk, state: Present, cached: None
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i052: Condition 'CompatibilityMode = 1' evaluates to true.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i052: Condition 'RebootPending = 0' evaluates to true.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i052: Condition 'Privileged' evaluates to true.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i052: Condition '((VersionNT > v6.1) OR (VersionNT = v6.1 AND ServicePackLevel >= 1))' evaluates to true.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:47]i199: Detect complete, result: 0x0
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i200: Plan begin, 4 packages, action: Install
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i052: Condition '((VersionNT <= v10.0 AND VersionNT >= v6.0) AND (NetFxFullRedist_InstalledReleaseExists = 0 OR NetFxFullRedist_InstalledRelease <= 394271))' evaluates to true.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]w321: Skipping dependency registration on package with no dependency providers: netfxfullredistisv
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i000: Setting string variable 'NetFx45FullLog' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147_000_netfxfullredistisv.log'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleRollbackLog_netfx_461mtpack.msi' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147_001_netfx_461mtpack.msi_rollback.log'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleLog_netfx_461mtpack.msi' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147_001_netfx_461mtpack.msi.log'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleRollbackLog_netfx_461mtpacklp.msi' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147_002_netfx_461mtpacklp.msi_rollback.log'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleLog_netfx_461mtpacklp.msi' to value 'C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147_002_netfx_461mtpacklp.msi.log'
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i201: Planned package: netfxfullredistisv, state: Absent, default requested: Present, ba requested: Present, execute: Install, rollback: None, cache: Yes, uncache: No, dependency: None
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i201: Planned package: netfx_461mtpack.msi, state: Absent, default requested: Present, ba requested: Present, execute: Install, rollback: Uninstall, cache: No, uncache: No, dependency: Register
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i201: Planned package: netfx_461mtpacklp.msi, state: Absent, default requested: Present, ba requested: Present, execute: Install, rollback: Uninstall, cache: No, uncache: No, dependency: Register
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i201: Planned package: netfxsdk, state: Present, default requested: Present, ba requested: Present, execute: None, rollback: None, cache: No, uncache: No, dependency: Register
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i299: Plan complete, result: 0x0
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T11:51:49]i300: Apply begin
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T11:51:50]i360: Creating a system restore point.
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T11:51:50]i361: Created a system restore point.
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T11:51:50]i370: Session begin, registration key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}, options: 0x7, disable resume: No
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T11:51:50]i000: Caching bundle from: 'C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}\be\NDP461-DevPack-KB3105179-ENU.exe' to: 'C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}\NDP461-DevPack-KB3105179-ENU.exe'
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T11:51:50]i320: Registering bundle dependency provider: {cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}, version: 4.6.1055.0
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T11:51:50]i371: Updating session, registration key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}, resume: Active, restart initiated: No, disable resume: No
[1518:1504][2017-08-08T11:51:52]i305: Verified acquired payload: netfxfullredistisv at path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\unverified\netfxfullredistisv, moving to: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\NetFxDevpack_FullRedistISV_4.6.1_394271\packages\dotnetframework\NDP461-KB3102436-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe.
[1518:1504][2017-08-08T11:51:52]i304: Verified existing payload: netfx_461mtpack.msi at path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\8BC3EEC9-090F-4C53-A8DA-1BEC913040F9}v4.6.01055\packages\netfxmtpack\netfx_461mtpack.msi.
[1518:1504][2017-08-08T11:51:53]i304: Verified existing payload: cabCF237742A80B443AEF712B2A18EFCBAF at path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\8BC3EEC9-090F-4C53-A8DA-1BEC913040F9}v4.6.01055\packages\netfxmtpack\cab1.cab.
[1518:1504][2017-08-08T11:51:53]i304: Verified existing payload: netfx_461mtpacklp.msi at path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\8EEB28EE-5141-411C-9CF0-9952264FE4AF}v4.6.01055\packages\netfxmtpacklp\enu\netfx_461mtpacklp.msi.
[1518:1504][2017-08-08T11:51:53]i304: Verified existing payload: cabEEEB359936A429EB9C9849E778DC970E at path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\8EEB28EE-5141-411C-9CF0-9952264FE4AF}v4.6.01055\packages\netfxmtpacklp\enu\cab1.cab.
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T11:51:53]i301: Applying execute package: netfxfullredistisv, action: Install, path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\NetFxDevpack_FullRedistISV_4.6.1_394271\packages\dotnetframework\NDP461-KB3102436-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe, arguments: '"C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\NetFxDevpack_FullRedistISV_4.6.1_394271\packages\dotnetframework\NDP461-KB3102436-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe" /q /x86 /x64 /norestart /skipenucheck /keepaupaused /chainingpackage "Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 Developer Pack"  /log C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147_000_netfxfullredistisv.log.html'
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]e000: Error 0x80073701: Process returned error: 0x3701
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]e000: Error 0x80073701: Failed to execute EXE package.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T12:00:38]e000: Error 0x80073701: Failed to configure per-machine EXE package.
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T12:00:38]i319: Applied execute package: netfxfullredistisv, result: 0x80073701, restart: None
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T12:00:38]e000: Error 0x80073701: Failed to execute EXE package.
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]i351: Removing cached package: netfxfullredistisv, from path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\NetFxDevpack_FullRedistISV_4.6.1_394271\
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]i372: Session end, registration key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}, resume: None, restart: None, disable resume: No
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]i330: Removed bundle dependency provider: {cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]i352: Removing cached bundle: {cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}, from path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}\
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]i371: Updating session, registration key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\cb2c12b3-4bbd-487c-8a02-2af811a76cba}, resume: None, restart initiated: No, disable resume: No
[169C:0E14][2017-08-08T12:00:38]i399: Apply complete, result: 0x80073701, restart: None, ba requested restart:  No

All replies (4)

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 4:30 AM

Hi, PrinceMack

try downloading .NET 4.6.1 standalone version separately from here

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49982


Tuesday, August 8, 2017 5:14 AM

Currently installing it, i'll reply as soon as i get something. Fingers crossed.


Tuesday, August 8, 2017 5:32 AM

This line was at the end of the log, after the installer said  
".NET Framework 4.6.1 has not been installed because:
The referenced assembly could not be found"

Starting install of item '.NET Framework 4.6.1' at tickCount = 63709125
[8/8/2017, 13:16:36]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus
[8/8/2017, 13:17:23]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus
[8/8/2017, 13:17:46]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus
[8/8/2017, 13:19:6]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]evaluating IsPresent:
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]returning false
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]evaluating IsPresent:
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]returning false
[8/8/2017, 13:24:1]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus
[8/8/2017, 13:15:11]calling PerformAction on an installing performer

[8/8/2017, 13:15:11] Action: Performing actions on all Items...

[8/8/2017, 13:15:11] Restart Manager: Detecting applications holding files in use....

[8/8/2017, 13:15:36]Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service : Service : Name = HiPatchService : PID = 4316 : Session = 0 : Can restart : Friendly Name = Hi-Rez Studios Authenticate and Update Service
[8/8/2017, 13:15:36]Will show restart manager dialog.
[8/8/2017, 13:15:44]User chose to close applications.
[8/8/2017, 13:15:56]RmShutdown failed with error: 351

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18] Restart Manager complete

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Wait for Item (SetupUtility.exe) to be available
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]SetupUtility.exe is now available to install
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Creating new Performer for Exe item
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Created new ExePerformer for Exe item

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18] Action: Performing Action on Exe at C:\936f4bbff16aa37c70dfa6f2\SetupUtility.exe...

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Launching CreateProcess with command line = SetupUtility.exe /aupause
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Exe log file(s) :
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\dd_SetupUtility.txt
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Log File C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\dd_SetupUtility.txt exists and will be added to the Watson upload list
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Exe (C:\936f4bbff16aa37c70dfa6f2\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded.
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Exe Log File: dd_SetupUtility.txt

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18] Action complete

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Error 0 is mapped to Custom Error:
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Wait for Item (SetupUtility.exe) to be available
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]SetupUtility.exe is now available to install
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Creating new Performer for Exe item
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Created new ExePerformer for Exe item

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18] Action: Performing Action on Exe at C:\936f4bbff16aa37c70dfa6f2\SetupUtility.exe...

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Launching CreateProcess with command line = SetupUtility.exe /screboot
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Exe log file(s) :
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\dd_SetupUtility.txt
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Log File C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\dd_SetupUtility.txt exists and will be added to the Watson upload list
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Exe (C:\936f4bbff16aa37c70dfa6f2\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded.
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Exe Log File: dd_SetupUtility.txt

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18] Action complete

[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Error 0 is mapped to Custom Error:
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Wait for Item (x64-Windows8.1-KB3102467-x64.cab) to be available
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]x64-Windows8.1-KB3102467-x64.cab is now available to install
[8/8/2017, 13:16:18]Creating new Performer for Exe item
[8/8/2017, 13:16:19]Created new ExePerformer for Exe item

[8/8/2017, 13:16:19] Action: Performing Action on Exe at C:\936f4bbff16aa37c70dfa6f2\x64-Windows8.1-KB3102467-x64.cab...

[8/8/2017, 13:16:19]Launching CreateProcess with command line = dism.exe /quiet /norestart /online /add-package /packagepath:"C:\936f4bbff16aa37c70dfa6f2\x64-Windows8.1-KB3102467-x64.cab"
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]Exe log file(s) :
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]C:\Windows\logs\cbs\CBS.log
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]Log File C:\Windows\logs\cbs\CBS.log exists and will be added to the Watson upload list
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]Exe (C:\936f4bbff16aa37c70dfa6f2\x64-Windows8.1-KB3102467-x64.cab) failed with 0x3701 - The referenced assembly could not be found. .
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]Exe Log File: CBS.log
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]PerformOperation on exe returned exit code 14081 (translates to HRESULT = 0x3701)

[8/8/2017, 13:23:42] Action complete

[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]Error 0x3701 is mapped to Custom Error:
[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]OnFailureBehavior for this item is to Rollback.

[8/8/2017, 13:23:42] Action: Performing actions on all Items...

[8/8/2017, 13:23:42]Restart manager will not be used since the current operation is not install.

[8/8/2017, 13:23:42] Action complete

[8/8/2017, 13:23:42] Action complete

[8/8/2017, 13:24:9]Final Result: Installation failed with error code: (0x00003701), "The referenced assembly could not be found. " (Elapsed time: 0 00:09:25).
[8/8/2017, 13:26:31]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus
[8/8/2017, 13:26:37]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus


Friday, August 11, 2017 8:05 AM

Hi PrinceMack,

Thank you for posting in MSDN forum.

Is there any update about this issue?

Please see the error in your initial post:

>>"Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 Developer Pack"  /log C:\Users\PRINCE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft_.NET_Framework_4.6.1_Developer_Pack_20170808115147_000_netfxfullredistisv.log.html'
[1518:0060][2017-08-08T12:00:38]e000: Error 0x80073701: Process returned error: 0x3701

Per Error 0x80073701 , the cause is about Windows update.

Please reboot your Machine and ensure Windows Update is to the latest.

Best Regards,

MSDN Community Support
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