It sounds like you *DO* need the appropriate Microsoft .NET framework installed before using that program. Which version, I don't know without seeing the program you're trying to install.
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Yeah, the .NET framework is needed to run the program.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49982
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49982