How to Download and Install .net framework 3.5.1 externally

[paarkhi]

Can I download and install .net framework 3.5.1 externally which is required by some programs to run in windows 8, the problem is I'm not able to download it internally because I've a really slow connection.

I've already tried this http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/0/e/20e90413-712f-438c-988e-fdaa79a8ac3d/dotnetfx35.exe from Download Confirmation - Microsoft Download Center
235mb of download took 9 hours for me to download so you can understand my problem of not downloading internally.
Can I copy some files from win 7 partition to win 8 so that this runs or can anyone give me a direct link so that I can download with download manager and install it later.

Thanks all

 

[mikedl]

All I did was check the box.

I dunno about a slow connection (though I have one, relatively speaking - 3MBps) and it only took 8 minutes or so.

 

[paarkhi]

You say 3MBps, we are talking about Dial up here in Remote part of India

 

[davehc]

I did the same as mikedl. It still does not show up in "programs and features" as being installed and I also get the message when trying to load certain programs. I downloaded 3.5.1 again from Microsoft's pages but , although it is a standard .exe, it refused to run, even in a choice of compatibility modes.

But Net framework 4 is built in to Windows 8. So I think the problem is with the particular software that produces the popup. Maybe eventually (Hopeful) the software will be updated. Only one that does it to me is snagit.

 

[paarkhi]

Downloading from MS pages is not helping, I think it needs to be downloaded and installed internally, I was able to download and install internally or automatic mode going to my friend's house and now most of my programs work but still need a solution for external download

 

[mikedl]

You say 3MBps, we are talking about Dial up here in Remote part of India

Yeah, paarkhi, I can see an issue with that. My apologies. I can't really help with a local install as I've only done the "check the box" in "Programs and Features" and let it install.

I did the same as mikedl. It still does not show up in "programs and features" as being installed and I also get the message when trying to load certain programs. I downloaded 3.5.1 again from Microsoft's pages but , although it is a standard .exe, it refused to run, even in a choice of compatibility modes.

Dave, it shows up as installed, for me, as I presented in the screenshot above. Am I missing something?

 

[chocoboxx]

I have problem too. I downloaded .Net 4 and install, it said .Net 4 is already install, but program still need Enable .Net 3.5.1
Run program again, and let it download automatic and enable .Net 3.5.1 by windows update but have to wait a few mins

 

[davehc]

"Dave, it shows up as installed, for me, as I presented in the screenshot above. Am I missing something? "


No. I don't mean that screen. That only says it is available. But after running that, I still had no indication that it had been installed, in the "Programs and Features" window. (As it does (show) in Windows 7. ))

 

[mikedl]

Dave, it shows up as installed, for me, as I presented in the screenshot above. Am I missing something?

No. I don't mean that screen. That only says it is available. But after running that, I still had no indication that it had been installed, in the "Programs and Features" window. (As it does (show) in Windows 7. ))

That is where we differ, dave. When I first went to "Programs and Features" and, then "Turn Windows Features On or Off," the Dot Net 3.51 box wasn't checked.
After checking it, and Windows contacting Windows Update, 8 minutes later, when I looked at it, it was shown as installed just as I presented in the Screen Cap earlier.

 

[robobee]

Main Point

Here's the exact point.
We're here because we're trying to find out a solution about installing NET.Framework 3.5 without accessing the internet. Is it possible or is it not, right ?

So the relevant answer is should be possible or impossible, right ?
If it is possible, how then ?

I have the same problem too, and figuring out is still a matter for me.
Maybe microsoft made it so, for beneficial reason, I don't know.

Is there anyone has an answer for this yet, so far ?

 

[robobee]

Acctually...
For some reason, there is no problem for me installing (enabling) NET.Framework 3.5 under win 8 feature with accessing stuff.
Just for information, I'm using the 512KB dial up connection and only took 5 minutes untill it flawlessly finished. While downloading the standalone version took me 4 hours, yet still when I tried to install it windows still had to ran the access to internet, and never finished completely.

So, Paarkhi.... Never affraid that enabling that feature internally will take time as you download the standalone version (if that is your consern, then this my answer)

Still, I'm still figuring out how to install the standalone version without accessing the internet. (just for some reason).
Thank you forum.

 

[sunnycee]

I used dism.exe tool, and it worked flawlessly

 

[mikedl]

I used dism.exe tool, and it worked flawlessly

Indeed, place your DVD or USB drive in the computer and run "dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:X:\sources\sxs" where "X" is the DVD drive or USB letter (in an elevated command prompt), seems to be a viable fix for those having issues.

 

[paarkhi]

Can someone test and confirm whether the above mentioned method works or not, I've already downloaded internally so cannot confirm anymore and mikedl thanks anyway for posting the solution

 

[Scorpion]

Dism worked perfectly.. .net 3.5.1 is in the installation DVD itself

If the user performs a clean installation of Windows Developer Preview, apps that require .NET Framework 3.5 (or 2.0) will trigger a request for the necessary files. Normally the missing files will be downloaded from Windows Update (after asking the user for permission), but if access to Windows Update is not possible, enabling .NET Framework 3.5 will fail.
[h=3]Mitigation[/h]To enable .NET Framework 3.5 on only a few machines with clean installs of Windows Developer Preview:
1. Copy\sources\sxs\ from the mounted operating system build ISO image to dotnet35 or similar folder. For example:
xcopy e:\sources\sxs\*.* c:\dotnet35 /s
2. Execute the following command line using admin privileges:
Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:c:\dotnet35 /LimitAccess



Original post by Andre.Ziegler @ Anyone traced the .NET 3.5.1 download (x64)?

Worked perfectly for me.

 

[mikedl]

Hello, SeshaGiri ...

Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[Corpsecrank]

I found an offline method here: Enable .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 8 Developer Preview to Run Applications

I need to get this in also. I have .net 3.5 but not 3.5.1 does that matter?

 

[Pikey]

None of these fixes work for me sadly ... might have to be a re-install!

 

[natell]

You could read carefully the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Windows Server 8 Beta Compatibility Cookbook. I found some explanations and steps to do so on section titled ".NET Framework 4.5 Is Default and .NET Framework 3.5 Is Optional".

 

[jahromweb]

i can not enable it by internet
i tested offline way but it does not woks
what can i do?