Vista - Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

I recently encountered some problems with my .Net Framework and took it upon
myself to completely remove the .net framework. I uninstalled 2.0, 3.0, and
3.5 (I need 3.5 for use with Visual Studio 2008). I used the complete .NET
Framework cleanup tool to remove the files. The problem is, I need to
reinstall the 3.0 framework, and THEN the 3.5 framework. I go to the control
panel and select "Turn on or off windows features" and select the .Net
Framework 3.0.

After waiting for around 5 minutes, I get a cute little error message saying
that some components could not be configured. Thinking things are okay
anyway, I proceed to install 3.5 Framework. I get a failed install with

"[01/10/08,21:39:06] Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 'package': [2] Error:
Installation failed for component Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 'package'. MSI
returned error code 1603
[01/10/08,21:39:21] WapUI: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft .NET Framework
3.5 'package' is not installed."

I NEED the framework to be installed, and I've tried the 3.0 uninstall tool.
I can not and WILL NOT ACCEPT A "REFORMAT" reply, it is not possible for me
to do. System restore was disabled for reasons unknown. Please, help me,
I'm tearing my hair out trying to fix this.

To prevent time-wasting generic questions :

I am the administrator with administrator rights.
I am running Windows Vista Home Basic 32-Bit
I have tried completely uninstalling the framework via regular uninstall and
the cleanup tools.
I am using Bitdefender Internet Security 2008
I am using a genuine version of windows.

Thanks!

"Obsidian Fox" <Obsidian Fox@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:04B986FE-EC37-48F4-9F02-5E3D4B66EBD2@xxxxxx
You think those questions are time-wasting?

"Obsidian Fox" <Obsidian Fox@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:04B986FE-EC37-48F4-9F02-5E3D4B66EBD2@xxxxxxYou indicate that you removed 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5, correct? Try reinstalling
2.0, *then* 3.0, then 3.5.