if you are using Windows 8 RTM or any early build then you might have found an error while you are trying to run or install any software which requires .Net Framework 3.5 then you might get an error which say you need to install .Net Framework 3.5.

Dot_Net_Framework_3_Error_windows_8

Windows 8 comes with .Net Framework 4.5 but still it ask you to install .Net Framework 3.5, Actually Windows 8 comes with .Net Framework 3.5 but by default its not enabled. So here we are going to activate it.

Requirement :-

  • Windows 8 Installation Disk Or ISO Image.

Now mount or insert your Windows 8 disk and note the Drive letter of your mounted or DVD ROM/RAM, Now Press Windows Key + X on your keyboard and you will get a small menu, Click on Command Prompt (Admin).

Command_Prompt_Admin

Now Command Prompt will come up, provide following command to it, Replace H with your drive letter:-

dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:H:sourcessxs /LimitAccess

Dot_Net_Framework_3_Fixed_Windows_8

It will take some time but after process is completed you will be able to run all apps.

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