Issue
After installing Vista 5.1.5 on a new XP or 2003 server PC, nothing happens when launching Vista server setup or Vista Server.
Environment
New installation of Vista 5.1.5. New installs only, Vista 5.1.4 upgrades do not apply.
Windows XP and Windows 2003 server.
Cause
Windows Imaging Component (WIC) needs to be installed before .NET 4 is installed.
Vista 5.1.5 as a fresh install (not upgraded from 5.1.4) requires Windows Imaging Component (WIC) to be installed before .NET 4(included in Vista installation). This component is also included in Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5.
Resolution
To resolve this issue, install either Windows Imaging Component or Microsoft.net framework 3.5 (see links below).
Install Windows Imaging Component or...
32-bit: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=162643&clcid=0x409
Install Microsoft .net framework 3.5
- Visit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=333325fd-ae52-4e35-b531-508d977d32a6&dis...
- Download and install Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5
- Reboot the computer
- Install Vista 5.1.5
- If this issue still can't be solved, update to Vista 5.1.6.