.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
    2016-12-20T15:53:50+00:00

    Buenas Tardes.

    Encontre esta solucion final la cual es activar la descarga opcional por Windows Update, espero le sirva:

    Aplicable a: Win 8 / 8.1 / 10

    1.  Ejecutar --> gpedit.msc (editor de directivas de grupo local)
    2. Configuracion de equipo / plantillas administrativas / sistema
    3. Busque el elemento ( Especificar  la configuración para la instalación de componentes opcionales y reparación de componentes).
    4. Click  Configuracion de directiva.
    5. Check Habilitada.
    6. Check Póngase en contacto con Windows Update directamente......
    7. Aplicar y Aceptar.

    8.Active via Panel de Control la funcionalidad  .NET Framework 3.5 (Incluye .NET 2.0 y 3.0)

    Nota: Vea siguiente video publicados por Alexis Escobar  ((((Video)))))

    Saludos,

    Daniel Marquez

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-12-20T16:40:17+00:00

    Buenas Tardes.

    Encontre esta solucion final la cual es activar la descarga opcional por Windows Update, espero le sirva:

    Aplicable a: Win 8 / 8.1 / 10

    1.  Ejecutar --> gpedit.msc (editor de directivas de grupo local)
    2. Configuracion de equipo / plantillas administrativas / sistema
    3. Busque el elemento ( Especificar  la configuración para la instalación de componentes opcionales y reparación de componentes).
    4. Click  Configuracion de directiva.
    5. Check Habilitada.
    6. Check Póngase en contacto con Windows Update directamente......

    7. Aplicar yAceptar.

    8.Active via Panel de Control la funcionalidad  .NET Framework 3.5 (Incluye .NET 2.0 y 3.0)

    Nota: Vea siguiente video publicados por Alexis Escobar  ((((Video)))))

    Saludos,

    Daniel Marquez

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-12-20T16:46:53+00:00

    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)

    Note: See next video published by Alexis Escobar

    https://fud.community.services.support.microsoft.com/Fud/FileDownloadHandler.ashx?fid=ea155cc3-3cf1-4978-b412-b73534c741b7[![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/b9e823c3-d86e-436e-ade7-38df39a6aab6?platform=QnA)](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/b9e823c3-d86e-436e-ade7-38df39a6aab6?platform=QnA)

    Note: See next video published by Alexis Escobar((((Video)))))

    Daniel Marquez

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-12-20T17:12:50+00:00

    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)

    Note: See next video published by Alexis Escobar

    Note: See next video published by Alexis Escobar((((Video)))))

    Daniel Marquez

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