Problems installing Visual C++: install hangs & 100% cpu

I meet or exceed the system requirements:

WinXP SP2
Over 3GHz Processor
Pentium 4 w/HT (not sure if you need to know this or not)
1GB RAM
50GB available hard drive space

I already had the .NET framework installed, so I uninstalled it as directed, and rebooted my computer.

I then tried to run the install. It tells me that it's loading up and gets to the "This may take a moment or two" message. The load bar gets to about 3/4 of the way across, then stops. The processor usages shoots to 100%. Trying to kill the process closes the little install window with that last message, but the program continutes to run. After several tries I give up and reboot.

I tried again.

I defraged.

I tried again.

I shutdown the other running programs:

AVG virus scanner
Microsoft AntiSpyware
Kerio Personal Firewall

tried again, still the same thing. Each time I have to reboot, which just adds to my frustration. Any help would be appreciated.

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