Cubase 5 Cannot Be Installed On - System With Net Framework Version Smaller Than 1.0 __full__

Can't install the installer... .NET framework missing? HELP!

Because Cubase 5 was compiled against that specific runtime, the installer does a simple check: If version 1.0 isn't present, it throws this cryptic fit. Can't install the installer

For about 60% of users, this alone resolves the error. If the error persists, move to Method 2. move to Method 2.