How to Install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 (Offline)

Sometimes you might want to install an application on your windows 8 computer only to see that a feature is required in other to continue or finalize the installation. You know what, when you don’t have this feature on your computer, the installation fails.

What is .NET Framework?

.NET Framework is a platform that is required to run several Microsoft – based applications and programming languages. This platform is also required as a prerequisite during the installation of many Microsoft application. If you want to install an application that requires a specific version of the .NET Framework, the application installer program might install the .NET framework on your computer (If built with the application). Otherwise, it prompt you to install the feature on you computer.

How do you install .NET Framework in offline mode?

To install this feature in offline mode, you must have the copy of your installation media available. It is not necessary it be the one you used for your O. S installation, just make sure the disc you have is of the same O. S that is on presently on your computer i.e Windows 8 – It doesn’t matters if Pro or Enterprise.

• Insert the installation media into your computer. Note down the drive letter.
• Open the command prompt in Administrator mode. Press the Windows key + X. Click on Command prompt (Admin).
• Type the following; DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:G:\sources\sxs
• Replace G with the drive letter of your installation media.

 

 

The LimitAccess prevents the DISM from accessing the internet.

PS: The process might read to about 65.8%. Don’t panic, just wait patiently. However, if it takes too much time like 15 minutes and it’s still at 65.8%, stop the process and eject the media form the computer. Let your system cool down then restart your computer and follow the instructions above again.

PSS: If you don’t want to copy the above code directly from this page, you should take note of the space that is at the back of the slashes i.e space/Online and so on.

Over to you. Did you find this helpful? Or you have alternative method of enabling this feature? Your comment would be appreciated.

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