Can't enable or install .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8.1 PRO 64-bit

Anonymous
2014-02-08T14:22:54+00:00

I continually receive the message in a dialogue that

"Windows couldn't complete the requested changes.

The system cannot find the file specified.

Error code: 0x80070002"

I have not been able to find my way around it.  Running on a 4770K system with fresh install, only user, and with Admin privileges, and usually running Command and many other programs as Administrator.

Can't turn 3.5 on through Control Panel "Turn Windows features on or off", although .NET Framework 4.5 Advanced Services IS enabled.

No success either, using installers provided with programs that require that version of .NET.  As they do require it, I am hoping to get this resolved.

No success with DISM method of scanhealth & restorehealth, although these run OK.

No success with DISM method to install from distribuion CD, mounted ISO, or folder Sources\sxs folder copied to hard drive (including using /LimitAccess switch).

I haven't been able to figure out from looking at the DISM and CBS logs what might be missing.

No success changing server or path in Administrative Templates, etc. regarding Windows Update, for installing components.

No success from .NET full download or stub from Microsoft website.

Microsoft's Windows Update fix-it tool doesn't come up with a solution, either, or point to the culprit with any useful detail.

I've tried to be reasonably methodical in working this out, but I still don't seem to be getting anywhere.

ANY SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE?

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Anonymous
2017-04-28T11:28:29+00:00

Hi everyone,

I solved the problem .Just copy  the single  file from sxs folder of windows 10 dvd or iso to your local drive.

Extract this file using winrar.

Now run DISM command wih administrator privilege  with extracted folder as a source path

Ex.

dism / online /Enable-Feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:D:Sources\sxs

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-11-06T09:14:10+00:00

    I don't have any of the 3x mentioned updates installed onto my pc:

    KB2966826, KB2966827 and KB2966828.

    What do I do now? Please e-mail me any new method regards to enable the .Net Framework on Windows 8.1 Professional.

    Thanks Timothy

    ******@joburg.org.za

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-10-28T05:31:05+00:00

    I continually receive the message in a dialogue that

    "Windows couldn't complete the requested changes.

    The system cannot find the file specified.

    Error code: 0x80070002"

    I have not been able to find my way around it.  Running on a 4770K system with fresh install, only user, and with Admin privileges, and usually running Command and many other programs as Administrator.

    Can't turn 3.5 on through Control Panel "Turn Windows features on or off", although .NET Framework 4.5 Advanced Services IS enabled.

    No success either, using installers provided with programs that require that version of .NET.  As they do require it, I am hoping to get this resolved.

    No success with DISM method of scanhealth & restorehealth, although these run OK.

    No success with DISM method to install from distribuion CD, mounted ISO, or folder Sources\sxs folder copied to hard drive (including using /LimitAccess switch).

    I haven't been able to figure out from looking at the DISM and CBS logs what might be missing.

    No success changing server or path in Administrative Templates, etc. regarding Windows Update, for installing components.

    No success from .NET full download or stub from Microsoft website.

    Microsoft's Windows Update fix-it tool doesn't come up with a solution, either, or point to the culprit with any useful detail.

    I've tried to be reasonably methodical in working this out, but I still don't seem to be getting anywhere.

    ANY SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE?

    <Merged Duplicate (2) Threads>

    I had the same problem, but mine don't have the KB2966826 and KB2966828 updates. My error code has a slight difference from his. "0x80070032" 

    What should I do? Thanks in advance!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-22T06:35:17+00:00

    I'm with locanda on this issue. I have tried everything and I can't get .net 3.5 enabled.

    I also get error code 0x80070002, and trying to go the DISM way gives me an error 2.

    I tried to uninstall KB2966826/7/8, and although it shows as installed in the View Update History as Succeeded, it is not listed in the Installed Updates for me to uninstall it.

    Came across this link that suggests to install KB3005628 to remove KB2966826/8 but this didn't work either. I've exhausted the suggestions listed in these posts. It bugs me that the update shows it has succeeded, but not listed for uninstall.

    Do you know of anything else I can do?

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-10-08T07:04:22+00:00

    Great tip worked for me too! Thanks!

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