I bought the Academic version of Visual Studio and wanted to load it on my computer. This computer is hooked up in a peer-to-peer network. My internet access in on the second computer. I tried to load the package and it keeps failing with a message tht it cannot update the Config.msi file. I don't know where this file comes from. Is there someone who has been able to install this package on a computer without a modem?

Lester,

I don't think your network setup is the problem. Can you access the Internet
from your computer under normal circumstances?

bill burrows

"Lester Oliver" <anonymous (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

internet access in on the second computer. I tried to load the package and
it keeps failing with a message tht it cannot update the Config.msi file. I
don't know where this file comes from. Is there someone who has been able
to install this package on a computer without a modem?

"Lester Oliver" <anonymous (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

internet access in on the second computer. I tried to load the package and
it keeps failing with a message tht it cannot update the Config.msi file. I
don't know where this file comes from. Is there someone who has been able
to install this package on a computer without a modem?
Hello, Lester.
I second Bill's opinion.
I just rebuilt a PC that's in my office as a standalone. No modem or network
connection at all. I had no issues installing Visual Studio.NET Professional
Edition on that PC.
I understand that the Academic Edition of Visual Studio .NET 2003 (if you
have 2003) *will* have to be activated after installation, but that should
not interfere with installation.
The file name, Config.msi, sounds like the configuration file for the
Microsoft Windows Installer. What version of Windows are you running, and is
it patched to the latest Service Pack level?
You might also try going to Microsoft downloads and getting the latest
installer for your Windows.

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Peter - [MVP - Academic]

"Lester Oliver" <anonymous (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

internet access in on the second computer. I tried to load the package and
it keeps failing with a message tht it cannot update the Config.msi file. I
don't know where this file comes from. Is there someone who has been able
to install this package on a computer without a modem?
Further, your use of the phrase "peer-to-peer network" prompts another
possibility. Are you, by any chance, running Windows 98 or Windows ME? If
so, you'll need to upgrade your OS to install and use Visual Studio .NET.
You'll need either Windows 2000 Professional Edition, or some flavor of
Windows XP (Professional Edition strongly recommended for full Visual Studio
functionality, over the Home Edition).

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Peter - [MVP - Academic]

I am currently running Windows 2000 with service pack loaded. I am not familiar with Microsoft Windows Installer. Do you know what option I need to run in order to activate this funciton?

"Lester Oliver" <anonymous (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

to run in order to activate this funciton?

There is no option, but from your description it seems that your installer
may have a problem. Which service pack level on Win 2000? If it's not the
latest, this may help:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

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Peter - [MVP - Academic]

l have updated Windows 2000 with service pack 3. I just loaded the file that you spoke of, ran the job and still am unable to find this file config.msi. Are you sure that this file comes from the installer?

Lester,

Config.msi is an installer program. It likely is on the CD you have for
Visual Studio. Do you have Administrator privileges on the computer you are
trying to install VS on?

bill burrows

"Lester Oliver" <anonymous (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

internet access in on the second computer. I tried to load the package and
it keeps failing with a message tht it cannot update the Config.msi file. I
don't know where this file comes from. Is there someone who has been able
to install this package on a computer without a modem?

yes,
I am the Administrator on my pc.

"Lester Oliver" <anonymous (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

As our ideas have failed (thus far) to rectify your situation, it's time for
details.
Please tell us which version of the Academic Edition you are trying to
install (2002 or 2003), and exactly when the failure occurs (which CD is in
your drive when you get the message about config.msi). Also, if you could
provide the exact text of the message that is displayed, including any error
numbers (if displayed). I realize it's a pain to have to report all this
stuff, but it may well help us reach a solution.
FWIW, if you have the 2003 version, I seem to recall a requirement or
recommendation for SP4 with Windows 2000 when we went to VS.NET 2003 in our
labs and classrooms. It's grasping at a straw, but you might want to try
that.

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Peter - [MVP - Academic]