Enable/Install Dot Net framework 3.5 on Windows 8 Without Connecting Internet

Microsoft released Windows 8 RTM for public. Actually Windows 8 contains Dot net framework 4, But for applications developed in Dot Net 3.5 require framework of same version to run.Windows 8 allows users to enable this feature through internet. But it consumes so much time since the size update is about 230Mb. The interesting thing is that actually the Windows 8 DVD contains Dot Net 3.5 Update setup but you cant use it directly. Which can only be used through cmd.

Follow the Instructions to install Dot Net framework 3.5 offline through cmd:
  1. Insert Windows Developer Preview DVD into your drive.
  2. Goto "C:\Windows\System32" and find cmd.exe.

  3. Right click on the file and select Run As Administrator.

  4. Copy and Paste following code in cmd window :

    dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:Z:\sources\sxs

Change Z with your DVD RW Drive letter and press Enter key. The process may take several minutes to finish. Restart your PC after the completion of the process.

2 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 11, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    Great it worked. Just found a Video tutorial on youtube shows how to install dot net framework 3.5 offline in windows 8.1

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  2. UnknownApril 17, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    if you fail on this method, you can simply download the netfx offline installer. install it and the netfx 3.5 will be enabled.
    check on my blog for the download link
    http://yandasoft.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-best-way-to-enable-netfx-35-on.html

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