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How to fix "Installation is forbidden by system policy" error when installing .NET Framework 4

Anonymous
2012-06-01T01:54:52+00:00

I am the admin for this computer, but whenever I try to install Framework 4 I get this message. Can anyone help me? I have provided the installation log file.

OS Version = 6.1.7601, Platform 2, Service Pack 1

OS Description = Windows 7 - x64 Service Pack 1

CommandLine = S:\ac205f1435d02be1b5b4d2213f\Setup.exe /x86 /x64 /ia64 /web

TimeZone = Central Daylight Time

Initial LCID = 1033

Using Simultaneous Download and Install mechanism

Operation: Installing

Package Name = Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Setup

Package Version = 4.0.30319

User Experience Data Collection Policy: Disabled

Number of applicable items: 11

Exe (S:\ac205f1435d02be1b5b4d2213f\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded.

Exe Log File: dd_SetupUtility.txt

ServiceControl operation succeeded!

ServiceControl operation succeeded!

ServiceControl operation succeeded!

ServiceControl operation succeeded!

Exe (C:\Users\Matthew\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Setup_4.0.30319\Windows6.1-KB958488-v6001-x64.msu) failed with 0x240006 - (null).

Exe (S:\ac205f1435d02be1b5b4d2213f\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded.

Exe Log File: dd_SetupUtility.txt

MSI (C:\Users\Matthew\AppData\Local\Temp\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Setup_4.0.30319\netfx_Extended_x64.msi) Installation failed. Msi Log: Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Setup_20120531_204228366-MSI_netfx_Extended_x64.msi.txt

Final Result: Installation failed with error code: (0x80070659), "This installation is forbidden by system policy. Contact your system administrator. " (Elapsed time: 0 00:00:06).

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-06-13T22:14:11+00:00

    Download the installer file to your desktop, right click on the file and choose "Run as administrator".

    This should help to get the installer to finish the installation of .Net Framework.

    Let us know if this helps.

    Marilyn

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-06-07T17:48:46+00:00

    Hi,

    1.       Which edition of operating system are you using?

    2.       Do you face similar issue with other applications as well?

    If you are using windows 7 professional, Ultimate or Enterprise edition then refer the steps mentioned below:

    Try the following and check if the issue persists.

    a. Click Start, click Control Panel.

    b. Open Administrative Tools.

    c. Open Local Security Settings.

    d. Click Software Restriction Policies.

        Note: If no software restrictions are defined, right click the Software Restriction Policies node and select New Software Restriction Policy/

    e. Double click Enforcement.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-07-10T08:46:55+00:00

    Hi,

    Try the methods mentioned below and check:

    Method 1:

    Among three options that you have mentioned, please select the option “All users except local Administrators” only.  For your reference, the steps are as follows:

    a)      Click Start, click Control Panel.

    b)      Open Administrative Tools.

    c)      Open Local Security Settings.

    d)      Click Software Restriction Policies.

    e)      Note: If no software restrictions are defined, right click the Software Restriction Policies node and select New Software Restriction Policy.

    f)       Double click Enforcement.

    g)      Select "All users except Local Administrators".

    h)      Click OK.

    i)       Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

    Method 2: If the issue persists, check with new user account:

    Note: If the computer has a single user, create a new user account and then check.

    a)      Create a new Administrator user account

    b)      Login to new user account and check.

    c)      Once the issue is resolved, then copy the user profile data and settings to the new user profile

    Hope it helpful.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-13T06:44:59+00:00

    Thanks It worked :)

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-06-01T22:27:52+00:00

    I tried both of these methods multiple times with no luck. I still get the same error message.

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