VS.NET Academic

When I received my VS.NET Academic Version, it came with a Knowledge Pack that has two disks – one is a DVD and the other is a CD Rom.

I cannot seem to get them the Cd to work and do not have a DVD Drive.

When I launch the SETUP.EXE, I get the UNKNOWN Program Error, when I Select the Open with and choose VS.NET it allows me to view the files but cannot operate the Apps.

I can also look at the files if I use Explorer.

There must a way to install the software. The file that tries to run is a defualt.hta

Anyone know how to use it?

I had some problems simular to this when installing the .NET framework on my arcade cabinet. (win98) I just right clicked on the files, and Extracted them. Then installed.. Not sure if that will help you.. DVD drives are rather cheap these days. Just saw one for $50USD the other day..

yes i tried that but to no avail. what is it for? and is there a lot of help for a Newbie on the Cd ?


I am going to get a DVD drive. But would wait unless it can give me some help in learning.

The knowledge pack is probably additional help files. Since the current ones that ship with .NET are so horrid, additional ones are a mixed blessing. A good book will serve better.