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Uninstall Microsoft .NET Framework with Aaron Stebner Cleanup Tool

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:13 +0000

Many years ago I had a problem running a program that requires Microsoft .NET Framework installed. I updated to the the latest .NET Framework on my Windows computer but still couldn’t get it to run. Then I thought perhaps the .NET Framework that is on my computer got corrupted and needs to be reinstalled again. I downloaded the Redistributable Package and the installation failed. When this happens, normally I’d uninstall the program and then try to reinstall again.

So I tried to be smart, uninstalled Microsoft .NET Framework from Add or Remove Programs and it was successful. I encountered another problem which is I can’t get .NET Framework to install no matter what I did. Now I don’t even have any version of .NET Framework installed on my computer which is even worst than before. Last time I could at least run other .NET Framework applications except one of it but now none at all!

I remembered finding Aaron Stebner’s WebLog on how to manually cleanup the .NET Framework but I still couldn’t get it fixed. In the end I ended up reformatting my hard drive and reinstall Windows just because I couldn’t get .NET Framework installed again (I had some .NET Framework apps that I urgently need to use). Lucky you all now, if you had the same problem, Aaron Stebner has created a cleanup tool which automates removing Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5.

Aaron Stebner’s .NET Framework Setup Cleanup Utility contains support for automatically cleaning up the .NET Framework 1.0, the .NET Framework 1.1, the .NET Framework 2.0, the .NET Framework 3.0 and the .NET Framework 3.5.

This tool automates the manual cleanup steps for the .NET Framework 2.0 that Aaron Stebner posted a while ago (I went through the manual steps before and it was not easy). These steps have helped solve most of the known .NET Framework 2.0 beta uninstall issues that Aaron know of. In addition, the tool can be useful to return your system to a known (relatively clean) state in case you run into any .NET Framework 2.0 installation failures so that you can try to install again.

The updated version of the cleanup tool contains options to clean up the .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 separately and all versions simultaneously in a single step. The cleanup tool contains logic so that if it is run on an OS version that includes the .NET Framework as an OS component, it will not offer the option to clean it up. This means that running the cleanup tool on Windows XP Media Center Edition or Tablet PC Edition will not offer the option to clean up the .NET Framework 1.0, running it on Windows Server 2003 will not offer the option to clean up the .NET Framework 1.1 and running it on Windows Vista will not offer the option to clean up the .NET Framework 2.0 or the .NET Framework 3.0.

The .NET Framework cleanup tool is very easy to use. Just download, extract and run cleanup_tool.exe. Select the version of .NET Framework that you want to cleanup and click the “Cleanup Now” button. The cleanup process takes a while, so be patient and don’t close the cleanup tool or restart your computer.

This tool is designed as a last resort for cases where install, uninstall or repair did not succeed for unusual reasons. It is not intended as a substitute for the standard uninstall procedure. You should try to perform an uninstall from Add/Remove Programs before using this cleanup tool. The last time I uninstalled .NET Framework was disastrous, so ONLY uninstall .NET Framework when you have no other choice.

[ Download .NET Framework Setup Cleanup Utility ]

Technorati Tags: cleanup, uninstall, remove, .net, framework

Mixtikl Beta: First Look

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:38:00 +0000

I've been playing with the beta of the new app from Intermorphic, Mixtikl.

I've been running Mixtikl on a Treo 750 (since this morning)! and it has been an amazing first look at this app. In face, calling it an application isn't really appropriate, it is more of a suite of applications all working together.

The current applications are:

Mixtikl Remixer
Create, EQ and save a quick mix from up to 12 user selectable sound sources/loops, and apply FX.
Mixtikl Performer
Create a more complex cell based mix with up to 12 tracks and four sections, and easily apply per track FX, pan and volume.
Mixtikl Player
Create and play a track list of mixes, pieces (including generative music pieces) and recordings you have or have made.
Mixtikl Partikl
Edit Partikl synth sounds and patches directly, and create presets; create custom DLS wavetables; bundle Ogg/Wav files, MIDI files, Noatikl files and other content together into a self contained "Mixtikl" file; create/edit Partikl FX and networks directly, and create FX presets.

There is a huge amount of depth in this application (or suite), and even after using them and navigating around you can tell that it is going to take a lot of time to get into the depths of the suite.

Of course the Windows Mobile side is only part of the equation. There are desktop applications for both Windows and Mac including VST and AU plug ins.

Over the next few days (or probably more than just a few to be honest) I'll be navigating around the different parts of Mixtikl to give you more a flavour of how it works and what you can expect from it when it launches in the next week or so.

tags technorati : Intermorphic Mixtikl

iStylophone arrives

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:19:00 +0000

The iStylophone has arrived! The app is available now on the app store, although I found it with a release date of the 21st of November, which is odd as I'm sure it was meant to be released today.

tags technorati : iPhone iStylophone Stylophone

Destiny synth updated to version 1.3

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:49:00 +0000

Destiny Synth has been updated to version 1.3. The new version now has play and record functions added to it.

tags technorati : iPhone Synth

GrooveStep public Beta 3

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:37:00 +0000

Groovestep public beta 3 is now available from the GrooveStep site. The update includes some user requested features which improve workflow.

GrooveStep is a homebrew sequencer for the DS platform.

tags technorati : Groovestep DS Nintendo

Cosmovox 1.7.2

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:18:00 +0000

Cosmovox has been updated to version 1.7.2. This version adds amplitude decay time control and addresses stability issues.

tags technorati : Cosmovox Theremin

BeatMaker 1.3 released to Apple

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:00 +0000

Thanks to Craig for the tip, Beatmaker 1.3 has now been released to Apple so we should see it very soon all things being equal.

tags technorati : Intua Beatmaker iPhone

finger Bassline reviews

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:03:00 +0000

finger Bassline seems to be getting some good reviews from the latest update to their site. My first impressions of this app have been good. It is nice and easy to use and the filter and envelope controls are very responsive.

tags technorati : Bassline iPhone TB303

Noise IO 1.1.5 on the way

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:01:00 +0000

Noise IO Pro 1.1.5 is coming soon. This update to the app is a fix for some of the problems introduced in iPhone OS 2.2.

tags technorati : Noise Synth iPhone

Britney Spears is Still the #1 Name in Search

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:37:09 +0000

A historic Presidential election, an economic crisis, and even Hannah Montana were unable to capture the #1 spot in Yahoo’s yearly rankings of popular search terms. Instead, for the 7th time in 8 years, that title goes to Britney Spears.

In the announcement, Yahoo tries to explain: “In 2008, she made a comeback with a new album, three MTV Music Awards, a sitcom guest star role and documentary on her rise, fall and career comeback.” True, Britney actually had a #1 song this year – her first in a decade. But, Yahoo’s rankings are much more a testament to our collective fascination with pop culture, as other terms in the top 10 include World Wresting Entertainment, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan, Angelina Jolie, and American Idol. President-Elect Barack Obama was only the third most-searched for term.

In addition to the most searched terms overall, Yahoo has posted rankings for most searched politicians, Olympians, news stories, women, famous deaths, economic terms, and “rising” celebrities.

If you’re thinking the celebrity fascination might be a Yahoo thing, think again. In Google’s end of year search rankings for 2007, Britney came in at #3, with terms including American Idol, Anna Nicole Smith, and Paris Hilton blanketing the top 10. Any way you slice it, it’s fairly clear we’re all in the wrong business.

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