You can install SharePoint 2010 on your Windows 7 computer.
In my attempt to install SharePoint 2010 on my laptop computer for development reasons, I ran into quite a few issues. But I was determined.
But guess what… I was able to resolve it.
The Problems!
When installing SharePoint 2010 on Windows 7, even if you install all of its prerequisites that it says to install, you get one of these two errors:
An exception of type System.IO.FileNotFoundException was thrown. Additional exception information: Could not load file or assembly ‘Microsoft.IdentityModel, Version 3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35′ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
-OR-
An exception oftype Microsoft.SharePoint.Upgrade.SPUpgradeException was thrown. Additional exception information: Failed to call GetTypes on assembly Microsoft.Office.Server.Search, Version=14.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=71e9bce111e9429c. Could not load file or assembly ‘System.Web.DataVisualition, Version=3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35’ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find thefile specified.
-OR-
Failed to create the configuration database.
An exception of the type Microsoft.SharePoint.SPException was thrown. Additional exception information: User cannot be found
(See both possible solutions below)
Below are the steps that I took to get these errors.
Installed SQL Server 2008 R2, Installed SharePoint 2010 (with its prerequisites first).
Went to Start, SharePoint 2010 Central Administraton
Clicked Yes
Clicked Next
WARNING: you are installing on windows vista or windows 7, which are unsupported configurations intended for use on developer workstations only. This configuration should not be used as a production environment, or host any user content.
Clicked OK
Clicked Yes
You might get one of the errors below:
An exception of type System.IO.FileNotFoundException was thrown. Additional exception information: Could not load file or assembly ‘Microsoft.IdentityModel, Version 3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35′ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
Click Finish.
The problem is that the Windows Identity Foundation pack was not installed. This can be fixed here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=eb9c345f-e830-40b8-a5fe-ae7a864c4d76&displaylang=en#filelist
-OR-
An exception oftype Microsoft.SharePoint.Upgrade.SPUpgradeException was thrown. Additional exception information: Failed to call GetTypes on assembly Microsoft.Office.Server.Search, Version=14.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=71e9bce111e9429c. Could not load file or assembly ‘System.Web.DataVisualition, Version=3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35’ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find thefile specified.
Click Finish.
The problem is that the Chart Controls cannot be found, you can download them here: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=122517
-OR-
Failed to create the configuration database.An exception of the type Microsoft.SharePoint.SPException was thrown. Additional exception information: User cannot be found
Alright, this one is rather funny. You can get this message if you are working from home, not connected to the network via VPN. That was my case. The user just cannot be found that is part of the domain for creating the SQL Server connection.
SUCCESS!!!
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That all worked for me, hope it works for you!
If you have more errors, then you can follow this: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee554869(office.14).aspx, however some of the links are broken.
Nice article, I am trying now and it is still going. It seems it works. I will tell you later.
It really works. Thank you, Sir.
HEy Khanisya, I am very glad to hear it worked out for you. I hope you found this blog really usefull.
Bill.
Nice work, now its working for me.
Nice article..
Thank you sir.
I had the step 2 problem. Nice post, worked for me.
Great article. Finally (several tries and other publications) it’s running on my system. Thanks.
Great article, I was having the SPUpgradeException problem while installing a development environment on Win7, and it worked smoothly.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for posting this. Had the “Failed to call GetTypes on assembly…” and your instructions got me beyond this to a successful install!
Thank you! I was getting the SPUpgradeException error and was trying to get around it all day. I wish I found this post sooner.
Nice article..saved my day..thanks
Dude I SO owe you. Thanks!
Nice One Dude i am stuck with step2 its helped me alot
hi Bill Daugherty IIB
When I am upgrading SharePoint server 2007 64 bits to 2010 64 bit. I am getting error “configuration failed error “.it is showing me that failed to initiate the upgrade sequence. After that “an exception of type “system.reflection.targetinvocationeexception was thrown. Additional information: exception has been thrown by target of an invocation.
I am using sql server 2008 64 bit sp1.
BEFORE STARTING SHARE POINT 2008 INSTALLATION I INSTALLED ALL prerequisites:
• Web Server (IIS) role
• Application Server role
• Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5 SP1
• SQL Server 2008 Express with SP1
• Microsoft Sync Framework Runtime v1.0 (x64)
• Microsoft Filter Pack 2.0
• Microsoft Chart Controls for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
• Windows Power Shell 2.0
• SQL Server 2008 Native Client
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services ADOMD.NET
• ADO.NET Data Services Update for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
• A hot fix for the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 that provides a method to support token authentication without transport security or message encryption in WCF.
• Windows Identity Foundation (WIF)
• Install Sql cumulative update
• Install SQLSERVER2008_ASADOMD10
Hi,
Thank you so much for this post.I am installing sharepoint 2010 on window 7.
Now i am getting error at step 5.The error is Failed to register SharePoint Services. Can you please help me?
Great advice. Everything is running now. Thanks heaps.
thanks a lot …
It works! a lot of thanks!
Thanks a lot! Saved a lot of time
Thanks it helped me toooo…… :)
Hey you found all my errors :) Thanks for your help.
Thanks Mate, you are life saver!!
I have both issues and now works. Thanks so much for the posting!
Wouldn’t it make sense for Microsoft to say “Chart Controls not installed” instead of thrwoing an exception and wasting EVERBODY’S time.
Thanks Bill
You are awesome; thank you for posting this.
Thanks for straight forward solution,
Thank you for your work. You helped me with the “charts” step.
This is a greattttttt post. It helped me fix my issue. I spent 2 whole days reading about this error, none of the solutions helped. But ur solution helped me. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Man your Rockkkkkkkkkk……….
Worked fine for me :) Thank you!
Worked for me too as well. now just have to deal with blank browser page after install.
Thanks
Thanks a lot for posting this.
hi i got the same error of the database conection even after i downloaded and setup the mschat plz tell me if there is anything else to do
sorry for the old post it woked with me
after installation is complete i got a blank page not the page of the sharepoint as the one on this site so is there is anthying missing
Thanks alot for your help
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Thanks for assistance. Worked like a charm
Thank you so much! It works now.
I’m running the sharepoint in virtual box. I have a doman called abc123, and i am logged on as the domain administrator – and I have teh cannot find user problem. But I wonder if you have further detail, as I dont think its a vpn problem
Excellent help! Thanks!
Thank you so much. I had this *exact* problem and these steps solved it. You have my undying gratitude!
You saved my day…awesome…..thankyou sir…
Thanks a lot Sir Very helpful !
Thanks.. it worked for me.
Great post.. Thank you..
Specially the part about user not found. I connected to my company’s VPN, and viola!!
Thanks again.
Bill, that was extremely helpful post :) You rock!
Please help! I have the error you say can be resovled by installing the chart controls however I have installed them! I have checked and double checked and all prerequisites are installed and I have removed and reinstalled again and again but I cannot resolve this issue! Can you help at all?
Just stopping in to say thanks x1,000,000. I was about to give up and start from scratch when I found this post. I got the first 2 errors back to back. Installed both components and off it went. Thanks again.
Thank you so much. You save my life.
Thanks. I tried to see a lot of similar blogs and no one helped me. Finally, i got this site and it solves my problem. I got the guide the most valuable. Once again I thank you very much.
This is really a good job sir. it is help full in great manner.Thank you very much.
I often search the web for technical answers, and usually come across the stupid useless answers put on forums by dumb cretins. While installing Sharepoint I came across these exact problems, searched and found this gem! Following the steps exactl got everything running in about 90 minutes.
Seeing Configuration Successful was a great treat! :)
Thank you for taking the time and care for such a great post
Dude, thank you very much!
Thank you so very much. Ran into this issue today and followed your instructions until Sharepoint worked.
thanks!!! very nice post.
It really work for me.
It’s really a great post forever who has bad experience on installing SP on Windows 7. I am going to loop this link in my SharePoint Expert Group. Please provide your post link also there so that all members get more knowledge from you.
Cheers!!
MJ Ferdous
Very much appreciate it Mate, I’ve been having a hard time fixing it up…very simple n straight forward…
Thanks a lot
Super helpfull. Thanks!
Hi,
I was facing the same issue!Great article helped a lot :)
Keep Smiling.
Writs
Really Good Post.It saved lot of time
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