.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
    2018-06-12T04:57:38+00:00

    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!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-06-12T12:21:36+00:00

    Only way I found to get it to install was to install visual studio first then net frame installed without errors

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-06-12T14:29:25+00:00

    That's not a feasible solution as you can't ask the user of your app to install visual studio just to make your app work.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-06-12T15:18:11+00:00

    Yes I know that but after trying everything even full reinstall it still didn't work an as its needed for things to run and install its how I got it to work I removed visual studio after and net frame seems to be fine now and that was after Microsoft tec took control off my pc an he was trying to fix it for hours as well as on phone with no joy so posted to insider forum and one off the insiders gave the visual studio fix and the issue went away

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