I did spend a lot of time looking for solutions online, and reviewing previous threads to this problem. I apologize, but I'm not very tech savvy, and was a bit lost at many of the steps. So I decided to ask personally.
I downloaded Framework 4.0 from the Microsoft site with the added security program. When I tried to open up the program, it would get a little bit into verifying files, and then hang.
I used the cleanup program, then tried downloading the Standalone version. This one got past the verifying files stage, but the second bar (the installation progress), wouldn't even start.
When I try to click cancel, nothing happens. I have to use task manager and wait a few minutes to force the program closed.
I really don't know what the problem is, and any help would be wonderful.