.Net Framework 3.5 fails to install with error code 0x800F081F

Anonymous
2013-01-25T19:11:49+00:00

Original Title: Error installing .net framework 3.5 sp1

I did a refresh of my install of windows 8 pro (64 bit), because Weather and several other apps were failing (they started, then the main window closed, but the small window stayed in the task list to the left; event viewer gave access permissions errors).

This seemed to sort most of the apps BUT now I cannot re-install many programs as they need .net framework 3.5 and this fails to install with error 0x800F081F. I even tried downloading the full installer and running locally but it still gives the same error!

I need the framework to work with OpenXML development, a large part of my work.

(I should also point out the refresh says most apps are retained - it fails to mention all applications are removed!)

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Anonymous
2013-01-26T07:12:12+00:00

Hi Andy,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community and giving us an opportunity to assist you.

From the issue description, you are facing issues with installing .Net Framework 3.5 and receiving error code 0x800F081F.

There is a Microsoft Knowledge Base article that provides methods to troubleshoot this issue. I would suggest that you visit the link and use the methods to resolve the issue.

Error codes when you try to install the .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or in Windows Server 2012

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2734782

You may also refer this link for more information:

Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx

Hope this information helps. Let us know if you need any further assistance related to Windows.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-14T05:36:56+00:00

    I just tried and tried and tried every day until eventually it succeeded. There is no clue why it worked that day and not the others as I didn't changed anything (really, nothing).

    I can confirm that experience. I'm working for a customer with 8 surface pros. 2 installed first go. 4 came up over a few days after seeming random changes like reboots, updates, adding to a domain. Each time I thought I'd found a solution but it would not repeat on the next device. I've still got 2 that will not update no matter what I do.

    I've already tried all the recommended solutions without luck. Microsoft tech support were little help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-07T01:24:50+00:00

    Thanks for your answer, unfortunatly came a bit late for me so I did not tried your way.

    Currently .net 3.5 succeed installing on my computer some days ago, I don't now HOW ...

    I just tried and tried and tried every day until eventually it succeeded. There is no clue why it worked that day and not the others as I didn't changed anything (really, nothing).

    Anyway, thank you again for proposing your solution, hopefully it will help someone else :)

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-06T21:42:53+00:00

    Original Title: Error installing .net framework 3.5 sp1

     

    I did a refresh of my install of windows 8 pro (64 bit), because Weather and several other apps were failing (they started, then the main window closed, but the small window stayed in the task list to the left; event viewer gave access permissions errors).

     

    This seemed to sort most of the apps BUT now I cannot re-install many programs as they need .net framework 3.5 and this fails to install with error 0x800F081F. I even tried downloading the full installer and running locally but it still gives the same error!

     

    I need the framework to work with OpenXML development, a large part of my work.

     

    (I should also point out the refresh says most apps are retained - it fails to mention all applications are removed!)

     

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-03-01T13:17:33+00:00

    Hi, unfortunatly I am struck by the same issue. Tried every possible solution without success...

    I do not want to do a fresh install as I did it just three ago and it is a pain in the ***. Does anyone have an update about this ? Would be great ...

    Otherwise, if I do a restor to the first day of my refresh, would it work ?

    Second solution, if I uninstall all the Windows Updates, could it work ?

    Thanks ...

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