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The VI Client Requires .NET Framework 2.0 to be Installed on 64-bit Editions of Windows Prior to Its Installation

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The installation of the VI Client fails on 64-bit operating systems of Windows, with a warning message similar to the following:
 
Setup failed to launch <path of the the VMware-VIClient executable file>

Solution

VMware is currently investigating the issue and is actively working to ensure the VI Client can function in a 64-bit environment.
 
If the .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed on the 64-bit operating system, the VI Client installation fails with a message similar to:
 
Setup has detected that the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 pre-requisite is not installed on this system. Please install this pre-requisite and try again.
 

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  • KB Article: 1004093
  • Updated: Aug 14, 2009
  • Products:
    VMware VirtualCenter
  • Product Versions:
    VMware VirtualCenter 2.5.x