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:
- Insert Windows Developer Preview DVD into your drive.
- Goto "C:\Windows\System32" and find cmd.exe.
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Right click on the file and select Run As Administrator.
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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.
