Windows 8 we can enable “NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) “ and “NET Framework 4.5” as shown below.
But once we click Ok and run the wizard, it will try to install .Net 3.5 and prompt an error saying that,
| Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes. Windows couldn’t connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure you are connected to the Internet, and press “Retry” to try again. Error code: 0x800F0906 |
This means using this wizard we cant install .Net 3.5 . Therefore to fix this issue, follow the steps listed below.
1. Insert the Windows 8 DVD in to CD ROM or mount the Installation ISO file. (If you have Win 8 ISO in you PC, you can simply right click on that ISO and select mount)
2. Use the CMD in run as Administrator
3. After that type the following command:
dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFX3 /All /Source:D:\Sources\SxS /LimitAccess
Now your Windows Feature of .NET Framework 3.5 is enabled. To verify go in to Windows Features
Congratulations .. now you have .net 3.5 enabled on your Windows 8 PC.
Make sure to give correct Windows 8 Installation Media Drive Letter in above command. if not you will get below mentioned error.
Hi Jasco, thanks for sharing this. I could remember I wrote something of this sort on my blog too.
ReplyDeleteI think the windows 8 installation media is not really important. Once you can copy out the "sxs" folder from the installation media, you will be able to install the .net framework from a flash drive even from memory card.
Thanks once again. Have a wonderful week start.