.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
    2017-11-03T19:15:13+00:00

    Update your  computer it will work it worked for me

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-09-28T05:54:07+00:00

    Disable .NET Framework 4.6 Advanced Services in "Turn Windows Features on and off" in Control Panel>Programs>Programs and Features. Then try to install .NET 3.5

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-10T15:59:31+00:00

    From what I know, 0x800F081F is "access denied" type of error: either the local feature/update storage is corrupt or inaccessible for some reason, or the remote server to download updates/features is unreachable.

    In both cases you'll get this error.

    In the first case, check your local files with "sfc /scannow" and with DISM commands to repair the local feature store: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824869.aspx

    In the second case, there are two more points: your local WSUS server if you're running one in your network, and connection to Windows Update servers.

    In case of WSUS, check if the server is up and running OK and if your WSUS-related GPO allows to download updates through Microsoft servers.

    Then, if all of this is fine and dandy but you still get this error, check the System event log. On some occasions, if your DC is also DHCP and DNS server, Microsoft Update server names don't get resolved properly and you'll get a warning event 1014. If that's the case, just type "download.windowsupdate.com" in your browser.

    Hope this helps.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-02-25T13:11:06+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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