How To Enable .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5 in Windows 10 and 8.1
Have you tried to install certain programs on Windows 8 and you get an error saying it needs .NET Framework 2.0? Here’s how to enable previous version of .NET so you can install and use those programs.
While using Windows 8 or Windows 10, I’ve found that many older programs won’t install or run correctly because they require previous versions of the .NET Framework. Here’s how to enable support for those versions of the .NET Framework.
Some programs will want to download an older version of the .NET Framework, but this doesn’t work. You still need to enable it.
From the Windows 8 desktop, open the power user menu and select Control Panel.
On Windows 10, hit the Windows key, type: control panel, and choose the top result.
From the Control Panel, click Programs and Features.
When the Programs and Features window comes up, click Turn Windows Features On or Off.
Then check .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) and click OK.
Next, you’ll need to download files from Windows Update.
Wait while the previous versions of the .NET Framework are downloaded and installed.
A restart might be required. I enabled previous versions of .NET on three different Windows 8 systems, and my 32-bit version needed to be restarted.
Now you can start using the programs that require the old versions of the .NET Framework.
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超 洪
Why I install .net3.5 manual failed ? I download the .netframework 3.5 and copy to windows 8. I run the .net3.5 installation package. it also popup notice. But I want to install .net3.5 not require the network. any body gives some suggest?
Brian Burgess
Some programs will want to download an older version of .NET Framework, but this doesn’t work. You still need to enable it. So, you need to go through the process shown in this article to enable support for previous versions of .NET
Genius little boy
U should Enable windows update , try it it ll fix it propably
Luriflax
Thanks, but… an application I’m trying to install requires .NET 2.0, and it won’t recognize the 3.5 with 2.0 included, it must have the standalone .NET 2.0 and nothing else. Now, when trying to install 2.0 standalone, it fails…. guess I’m outta luck.
Brian Burgess
Have you tried to run it in Compatibility Mode? http://goo.gl/A3qQ
kaybabs
you too much. kudos
MUBEEN
i have downloaded .netframe work 3.5 but it was not installing even i enabled it in control panel
do u have any suggesstions please mail me
Brian Burgess
@MUBEEN If you enable it with the instructions in this article, you don’t need to download and install it separately. Is that what you’re trying to do?
Belel
@Brain i tried the above procedures but its not working and its given me error code, am confused.
Belel
@Brain i tried the above procedures but its not working and its gives me error code, am confused.
Genius little boy
Bro , Listen u gotta turn on windows update , then it ll install for u
AlphaLion
Yes Little Boy … You r a Genius.. I mean Excatly… you have to turn on Windows Update service to get an update out of it… For .Net 2.0 and 3.5….
UNIX
thnx dude….it worked just fine :)
yaqob
thank you for your guid
leri
thnx
Bogdan
Thank you very much for this guide.
Clement
how to upgrade window8 any one help
Ranjeet
hey
thanks for sharing
Chand
It’s really very nice post!
Billy
Thanks Mate,
Very helpful!
Mir Qasim
Thnx Dude It Workx Thnx Again & Again
Bittas
I download a 198mb installer from Windows site, but still I can’t install it
SirTimbit
Sometimes this method doesn’t work with Windows 10. You may get an error that it can’t download the files. “Error 0x800F081F”
In that case you can still install .Net 2.x/3.x from your Win10 CD/ISO.
Go to a command prompt (with admin privs) and type the following:
Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:D:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
where source:D refers to the drive letter of your Windows source media/CD.
pierre
that worked for me on a Surface pro 4.
Thank you for the post.
dlatson
Yes sir, thank you! worked great for me as I have been trying to install certain programs but the .net frame down load would always fail and error.
satyajit
thank you so much.it worked,
i just mounted a windows 10 iso. then pasted this above command and it woked. :)
mk
how big is this this files
Alfred
my network frame 3.5 is not working on my computer and it always gives me errors Error code: 0x800F081F
Oka bRionZ
download the files. “Error 0x800F081F”
In that case you can still install .Net 2.x/3.x from your Win10 CD/ISO.
Go to a command prompt (with admin privs) and type the following:
Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:D:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
I used these methods to fix, it still not installing on my laptop
Don Schiff
This worked. Thank you.
MIke
And what if you don’t have a source CD/ISO? I get the same error code as the process above goes out to the internet to get some files. It says it has no internet access, but that is not true.
Danny
i am running windows 10..a program requires netframework 3.5..i have the latest version..if i dowmload and install 3.5 will it mess up myh computer? Thanks
John
Thanks, worked great!
musharaf
sir net framework 2.0 is not working and not installing
Kenneth John Esada
Thanks a lot! It helps. :) Cheers!
Antwi Frimpong Derrick
Much appreciated.You have really helped me a lot
Ketim
Awesome! Thank you!
AP
Thank you very much Brian. It worked
zeeshan
when i apply this method at my computer i get the error 0x80072ee6 and this is not install.
Yovs
I took advice with .NET 2.0 on Windows 10 – SUCCESFULLY
Alyssa
Just want to tell you, THANK YOU! It worked.
Nicolas
thank you!
greetings from Chile
Tolulope Stephen
please, the progressing bar doesn’t progress after i have click on download features required, what should be the problem
Ridha Aloina
Thank you admin :* I’ve been crying a lot before it..
tim
worked fine on win 10 no problems, Thanks
E
Thanks Dude
Cs
Thank you. I wish all instructions were this clear.
Douglas
I was trying to load Sound Forge 10.0 into my Windows 10 Pro and the SF software kept telling me it needed MS Framework 2.0 to install and then abort.
So I followed your procedure and low and behold it installed without a hitch, works fine. Thanks for helping those who aren’t computer savvy.
tony Bhai
Thanks brother
Dr Murthy Remilla
excellent and simple solution.it solved my problem
Mrs. Hilloah Driskill
tHANK YOU VERY MUCH. OOPS CAPS ON.