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How to install OpenXML SDK Productivity Tool 2.5 on Windows 10

I downloaded the OpenXML SDK Productivity Tool 2.5 from Microsoft's Website

However when I want to install it, I get told I need to install .NET Framework 4 first and the install won't continue without it. I already have .NET Framework 4.6 installed. I have installed Visual Studio 2015 Update 1.

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You should have .NET Framework 4.0 installed before you setup Open XML SDK 2.5

Please install the .NET Framework and run this setup again. The .NET Framework can be obtained from the web. Would you like to do this now?

I already have .net Framework 4 installed. This is the message if I Click Yes to install it on the downloaded installer for it. enter image description here

Version 2.5 of the tool I could find.

In my windows features I don't have an option for .NET 4.0 and only have 3.5 and 4.6 which are already ticked.

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Question:

How do I install the Open XML Productivity Tool?

Solution

  • The .NET version messages were a red herring.

    It turned out to be a privileges issue.

    I right clicked on the msi and selected Install as administrator and it installed correctly.