[Fix] 0x800F0906 and 0x800F081F Error

Messages While Installing .NET

Framework 3.5 in Windows 8/8.1
You might be aware of the fact that Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems
don't come with Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 installed. But there are many 3rd party
software programs which require .NET Framework 3.5 in your system. In such cases
you need to install the .NET Framework 3.5 version in Windows 8/8.1 manually.

There are 2 ways to install .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8/8.1:

 Online Install
 Offline Install

In Online Install method, you install .NET Framework 3.5 using Control Panel ->
Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off option. In this method,
Windows first downloads the setup files of .NET Framework 3.5 from Internet and then
installs it in your computer system.

In Offline Install method, you use a built-in command to install .NET Framework 3.5
directly using Windows setup disc without requiring Internet connection as mentioned
here. You can also use Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Offline Installer to
automatically install .NET Framework 3.5 offline in Windows 8/8.1.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:

Recently we have received many comments and emails from our readers regarding a
few error messages while installing .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8/8.1. Whenever
users try to install .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8/8.1, they receive following error
messages:

Error: 0x800F081F
The source files could not be found.

OR

Error: 0x800F0906
The source files could not be downloaded.
OR
Windows couldn't connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure that
you're connected to the Internet and click "Retry" to try again.
It doesn't matter whether they try online method or offline method, the same error
messages and codes are shown by Windows.

PROBLEM REASON:

Actually these error messages are coming due to following 3 updates recently released
by Microsoft for .NET Framework 3.5:

 KB2966826
 KB2966827
 KB2966828

Above mentioned updates are security updates for .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows
8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. These updates are applied via Windows Update
regardless of whether you have .NET Framework 3.5 enabled or not. If these updates
are installed in your system and you try to install .NET Framework 3.5, you'll receive
0x800F0906 and 0x800F081F error messages.

PROBLEM SOLUTION:

To fix this problem, you just need to uninstall these security updates from your system
and then install .NET Framework 3.5. After successfully installing Framework version,
you can reinstall the security updates without any problem.

So if you are also facing this problem, just follow these simple steps to fix the issue:

1. Open Control Panel, click on Programs and Features icon and then click on View
installed updates link present in the left sidebar.

2. Now scroll down a little and look for following updates:

 KB2966826
 KB2966827
 KB2966828
3. Once you find the updates, right-click on each update and select Uninstall option.
Alternatively, you can double-click on the updates to directly uninstall them or click on
Uninstall button present in the toolbar.

4. After uninstalling the updates, try to install .NET Framework 3.5 again using any
method and this time it should install without any problem.

After installing NET Framework 3.5, you can reinstall the security updates using
Windows Update.

Thanks to our reader "Steve" for sharing this solution...

NOTE 1: If you still face this problem, check out following alternative solution:

[Fix] Can't Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 and Later

NOTE 2: Microsoft has also released a new update KB3005628 to fix this issue. This
new update automatically uninstalls the problematic updates KB2966827 and
KB2966828 from computers.

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Comments
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 Rajiv

How to enable .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 in Offline Mode :

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

The following are the steps to enable .NET Framework 3.5 (include .NET 2.0
and 3.0) feature in offline mode :

Step 1 : Insert Windows 8 DVD or mount ISO image. The source of this feature
can be found in folder E:\sources\sxs. (In this case E: the user’s drive letter on
which the user has loaded Windows 8 Media.)

Step 2 : Open CMD.EXE with Administrative Privileges.

Step 3 : Run the following command Dism.exe /online /enable-feature

/featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:E:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess, and hit Enter.

After completing the installation of .NET Framework 3.5 you can see that the
feature is enabled.

https://www.askvg.com/how-to-install-microsoft-net-framework-3-5-offline-in-
windows-8-without-internet-connection/

 Patrik
 I have not received any call from MS support yet, not that I am surprised though
:/
Anyway, I have solved the issue after many hours. I found a setting in the local
computer policy. Follow my instructions below.

https://www.askvg.com/fix-cant-install-microsoft-net-framework-3-5-in-
windows-8-and-later/

Hope this helps for some of you guys. It could be that we are running WSUS at
our company, but it´s just a guess. I don't wanna spend another minute with this
problem :P

 Richard

Had this issue with a Surface Pro3 joined to our Domain.

Could not install .Net 3.5/2 at all.

Ran the Patch from here support.microsoft.com/kb/3005628 - But that didn't
work.

Could see the KB2966826 update in the installed updates, but could not uninstall
it.

What worked for me:

Dis-joined my system from the Domain.
rebooted
Ran the KB3005628 fix
rebooted
Verified the KN2966826, 7 or 8 Security updates were gone.
rebooted
Install the .Net 3.5 feature from Programs and Features.
Rebooted
Installed the Security updates from Microsoft
DONE!!!

 dahyor

I looked for the updates that required to b uninstalled but i couldnt find those
updates since i just installed win8 on my P.C, after couple of trials,i successfully
installed .NET 3.5
For those that couldnt find d updates on their p.c, try this method

1. Insert your win8 disc and navigate to sources,open d sources folder,u wil find
sxs folder. Now copy this 'sxs' folder to following location:
C: \ Temp
(create d 'TEMP' folder yourself if u cant find 'TEMP' on your local disk and
paste d 'sxs' folder in there)

2.Next run the Command Prompt as administrator, and type the following
command:
 Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:c:\temp\sxs
/LimitAccess

and hit enter.

That’s it!
Now reboot. You will now also be able to run software or app which
requires.NET(like AutoCAD. etc), without any problems.

 David L

For those of you who can't find the update files, here is what worked for me:

a. PressWindows key +X.

b. Click oncommand Prompt (Administrator).

On the open Command Prompt window copy and paste the commands (all at
once) –

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

pause
c. Wait for the process to complete.
d. Close the Command Prompt.
Now, try to install the updates. Check if it helps.

 mark

Some peoples having problem to install .net framework 3.5 but does not have
the security update listed, i also facing same problem. When i looked back to my
cmd coding then i realize that i make a wrong spelling, suppose it should
"sources \sxs" but i wrote it "source \sxs".
 Umesh Nagarahalli

Hi,

I am trying to install .Net Framework 3.5 in my windows 10 laptop using

bootable windows 10

pendrive(F). I am getting and error as follows:

An error occurred while installing Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5. Please verify

the disk and
installation source path when try again

I had given the path as F:\ Installation Source: F:\sources\sxs

Please help me

Thanks in advance

 VG

^^ Try following command:

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:F:\sources\sxs

/LimitAccess

And replace F:\sources\sxs with the correct drive letter of your disk drive.

 Diego

hey people i finally solve this f%#&ing poblem :)

you need to do this: open cmd and paste this (all at once) and then go to control
panel-and from there activate framework 3.5, windows update will install
framework 3.5 and thats all. good luck (sorry my english is not good)

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

 net start bits

net start msiserver

pause
c. Wait for the process to complete.
d. Close the Command Prompt.

 VG

^^ This is a part of our Windows Update Reset script:

https://www.askvg.com/fix-windows-update-problems-using-automatic-reset-
script/

 Imran Hanif

Thanks

This solution works

regards

 XERXEZ

atlast......man ive suffered but thank God .....it has worked

 skiss

i cant find those security update t for .NET Framework 3.5:

KB2966826
KB2966827
KB2966828

 parsia

thx alot. my problem is solved. i unistall KB2966828 and then try to install
successfully.

 VINOD

This is vinod from Dubai...Super Duper Tool...I have wasted my 2 days..this

tool fixed my issue with in 5 minutes..thanks you so much..

 Piyush

No, It was not helpfull I can find my source folder somebody please help me!....
But I get error 0*800F0906
please help
 Ferrol

for all those who cannot find the security updates K2......
all you need to do is
1. Insert your win8 disc and navigate to sources,open d sources folder,u wil find
sxs folder. Now copy this 'sxs' folder to following location:
C: \ Temp
(create d 'TEMP' folder yourself if u cant find 'TEMP' on your local disk and
paste d 'sxs' folder in there)

2.Next run the Command Prompt as administrator, and type the following
command:

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:c:\temp\sxs

/LimitAccess

and hit enter.

That’s it!
Now reboot. Reference:- Dahyor

 Daniel Marquez

Good afternoon.

Find this solution for the latest version of the optional Windows Update
download, I hope you will: Applicable to: Win 8 / 8.1 / 10

1. Run -> gpedit.msc (local group policy editor)

2. Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / System
3. Locate the item (Specify settings for installing optional components and
repairing components).
4. Click Policy Settings.
5. Check Enabled.
6. Check Contact Windows Update directly ......
7. Apply and OK.
8. Activate through the Control Panel the functionality .NET Framework 3.5
(Includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)

Daniel Marquez

 naod

pls help
i got:-
Error: 740
Elevated permissions are required to run DISM.
Use an elevated command prompt to complete these tasks.

wat do i do now?
 david james

thanks alot, especially regarding the online update, everything was worth my
time

 Pavol

@Daniel Marquez thanks your solution worked for me (Win10)

 Chaitanya

there are no such updates in my control panel i m still unable to do so. Help

 Sbauman

For me in a corporate environment, we have a local WSUS server.

I experienced this issue and had to bypass our WSUS server so windows would
download the feature files from Windows Update.

Open regedit, and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windo
wsUpdate\AU

There should be REG_DWORD value named 'UseWUServer' and its value will
be '1'. Set it to '0', then restart the Windows Update service using cmd as
administrator:

net stop "Windows Update"

Then

net start "Windows Update"

Then go back into "Enable Windows Features" and select .NET 3.5 framework,
and it should start installing normally.

 SHELTON

Thanks alot my friend I downloaded the new update and now I can able to install
.net frame work3.5 in my pc😊

 Saagar

Hello
My problem is :
I am trying to install .Net Framework 3.5 in my windows 8.1 laptop (64 bit)

on c: (drive). I am getting and error as follows:

 An error occurred while installing Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5. Please verify
the disk and
installation source path when try again

I had given the path as c:\ Installation Source: c:\sources\sxs

Please help me

Thanks in advance !

 manikanta

iam trying to install netframework 3.5 its not instaling its saying tat source file
could not found
how can i fine the solution

 saranya

i have windows 7 ultimate laptop and i try to install microsoft net framework3.5
but it does not install .it is almost in last process of install setup error then what
me do. i change many in programs un controll panel and windows to but its
improve it but not install .can you please send what i do.

 john addey

help me to remove all those errors that keeps preventing me from getting the app

 john addey

My error code is 0*800F0906 please help me to remove this error and fix all the
other errors that prevents me from getting this app

 john addey

Give me the right letter to use to install my app

 Laura Muma

Thanks a lot this method really helped me. After four days of trying to install to
no avail. Thanks a lot.

 Femi

i cant find those security update t for .NET Framework 3.5:

KB2966826KB2966827KB2966828

 Nitai Das

Thanks I did the installation after prolong hit and try, but your blogs helps me.
thanks again
 Manuel Barrera

I have tried very thing I have found in internet to solve this problem.
I have checked and the mention updates:
◦KB2966826
◦KB2966827
◦KB2966828

Are not installed in the server.

I have run the KB3005628 and nothing happens.
I have tried the "dism", powershell and the add fetatures and always the same, it
goes up to the 68% and the I get an error, from power shell:
PS C:\Users\Administrator> install-windowsfeature Net-Framework-Core -
source c:\sxs

install-windowsfeature : The request to add or remove features on the specified

server failed.
Installation of one or more roles, role services, or features failed.
The source files could not be downloaded.
Use the "source" option to specify the location of the files that are required to
restore the feature. For more
information on specifying a source location, see
go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=243077. Error: 0x800f0906
At line:1 char:1
+ install-windowsfeature Net-Framework-Core -source c:\sxs
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : InvalidOperation: (@{Vhd=;
Credent...Name=localhost}:PSObject) [Install-WindowsFeature],
Exception
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId :
DISMAPI_Error__Cbs_Download_Failure,Microsoft.Windows.ServerManager.
Commands.AddWindowsF
eatureCommand

Success Restart Needed Exit Code Feature Result

------- -------------- --------- --------------
False No Failed {}

I have tried from the CD and I have also copied the folder to C:\sxs.
With the same result, this is really frustrating

Best regards
Manuel

 Argentino

Eu tenho um probrema no meu pc. quando instalo algo nao funciona,so me

mosta erro do codigo 0xc0000005 nao sei o que fazer . voces podem me ajudar.
por favor.
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Erro 0x800f081f ao instalar o .Net

Framework 3.5 no Windows 10
em Windows /
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O .Net Framework 3.5 ainda é necessário na instalação de inúmeras aplicações e não é

instalado por defeito no Windows 10.

Caso uma aplicação tende instalar o .Net Framework 3.5 e apresente o erro
“0x800f081f “, tente realizar os seguintes passos que poderão resolver o problema:

1- Colocar no PC o DVD ou Pen utilizada na instalação do Windows

2 – Clicar na “Procura” que está ao lado do símbolo do Windows e

escrever “cmd”

Caso não tenha o ícone da “lupa”, clique como botão do lado direito do rato em cima o
ícone do “Windows” e escolha “procurar”.
3 – Clicar com o botão do lado direito na aplicação “Linha de comandos” e escolher
“executar como administrador”

4 – Escrever o seguinte na consola da linha de comandos e carregar na tecla”enter”:

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:F:\sources\sxs
/LimitAccess

ATENÇÃO: Substituir a letra “F” ao lado do Source “/Source:F:” pela letra da

unidade de instalação do Windows

Quando concluir, o .Net Framework está instalado no Windows 10.