[RESOLVED] .NET Framework 3.5 error Windows 8.1 Pro x64

[tribe fan]

Hello,

I am getting an error when trying to install GameEx. .NET Framework 4.5 is already installed on my computer, but I am being prompted to download and install 3.5. However, I keep getting a Windows internet connectivity error when trying to install 3.5.

Is there any way to finish installing GameEx with just .NET Framework 4.5 installed? All the suggestions I've attempted to install .NET Framework 3.5 have not worked.

Thanks a lot and great work on the FE.

[Draco1962]

I run on the same OS without any issues. Have you tried rebooting your PC to see if that remedies the error? Also, you may want to refer to this article on how to enable .net Framework 3.5.

[tthurman]

Do you have the installation media?

If so have you tried installing this way from an elevated cmd prompt?

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:<DRIVE LETTER>:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

[tthurman]

Alternatively, you could use this installer rather than the cmd prompt.

[tribe fan]

Thanks for the help guys...

tthurman, yes I've tried that. I'm getting error: 0x800f081f. The source files could not be found.

[tthurman]

Sounds like your OS got wrenched after the 8.1 update, it happened to me as well.

Check this

[tribe fan]

tthurman... You're a savior!!! This link at the bottom of the page you sent me did the trick:

http://www.askvg.com/fix-0x800f0906-and-0x800f081f-error-messages-while-installing-net-framework-3-5-in-windows-8/

It seems a couple of recent windows updates were blocking the .NET 3.5 download. Uninstalling those updates fixed the problem.

Thanks a lot!!!

[Draco1962]

Do you have the 8.1 installation disk or .iso file? If you have the .iso, you will need to mount it following the FIX steps found here.

[Draco1962]

I was ninja'd! Glad you got it sorted!

[tthurman]

Good deal!

[Krakerman]

Look here!

I had the same issue recently and once I uninstall those two updates then it allows you to install .net.

[tribe fan]

lol, this forum is ridicuolously helpful.

[tribe fan]

Look here!

I had the same issue recently and once I uninstall those two updates then it allows you to install .net.

Thanks Krakerman. Just found that a little while ago! Man, this problem was driving me nuts for more than just Game Ex...

Sure would be nice if Microsoft suggested this solution in their own documentation.