ERROR
During the installation of ArcGIS Desktop, the following error is displayed:
"Error 2908. Could not register component"
This error occurs when the installation of the Microsoft .NET Framework has been corrupted or if the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 2.0 beta is installed.
Note:
Do not install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 2.0 beta as this version is not supported by ArcGIS Desktop 8.x or 9.0.
Article ID: 000007844
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