The HTTP Filter DLL c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\aspnet_filter.dll failed to load

Problem

Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 failed to start when you update Microsoft Windows patches. You will get the following error messages in the event logs.

	Event Type:	Error
	Event Source:	W3SVC-WP
	Event Category:	None
	Event ID:	2214
	Date:		4/21/2008
	Time:		10:45:58 AM
	User:		N/A
	Description:
	The HTTP Filter DLL c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\aspnet_filter.dll 
	failed to load.  The data is the error.
	

Solution

1. Login as "Administrator".
2. Go to "Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs"
3. Click "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1"
4. Click "Change" button and repair procedure will start
5. Now ASP.NET 2.0 should be repaired

Related Resources

• How to troubleshoot Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installation issues

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