Windows 10: Cannot enable .NET Framework

Discus and support Cannot enable .NET Framework in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; After having disabled NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 4.8 to getting my PC to install the latest troublesome Windows Update, I have to re-enable... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Lincoln1242, May 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM.

  1. LINCOLN1242
    Lincoln1242 Win User

    Cannot enable .NET Framework


    After having disabled NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 4.8 to getting my PC to install the latest troublesome Windows Update, I have to re-enable them. But Windows can't do the change, and I get the error 0X800F0806. Doing a google search doesn't help. I tried the trouble shooting thing, no luck. Others suggest to reset the updates.... it's not going to happen! Took me 2 days to get one update installed and 3 days to get the next updated installed by force. So I am not removing them again.What good does these .NET Framework do for my PC? I can't really find out, if it matters to have them

    :)
     
    Lincoln1242, May 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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  2. WASEEMULLA S
    Waseemulla S Win User

    Microsoft .NET Framework, Unhandled exception

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to un-check and recheck .Net framework 3.5 and .Net framework 4.6 advance series from Windows features.

    Try the following steps:

    • Press Windows + R keys to open Run command.
    • Type Appwiz.cpl and select "turn Windows feature on or off" from the left
    • Uncheck .Net framework 3.5 and .Net framework 4.6 advance series.
    • Restart the computer
    • Repeat step 1 and 2 and check .Net framework 3.5 and .Net framework 4.6 advance series.
    • Restart the computer.
    Regards,
     
    Waseemulla S, May 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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  3. ARGEL OBM
    Argel Obm Win User
    .NET Framework 3.5 problems

    Hi Larry,

    The .NET Framework 3.5 is not automatically installed with Windows 10, and must be separately enabled to run applications that depend on it. To enable .NET Framework 3.5 and to know more about it, kindly access this

    article    . The article contains different steps you need to do to enable the .NET Framework 3.5. We suggest you do the
    Install the .NET Framework 3.5 on Demand and the Enable the .NET Framework 3.5 in Control Panel
    steps first.

    Kindly share with us the result after you performed the steps found on the article we provided.
     
    Argel Obm, May 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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  4. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User

    Cannot enable .NET Framework

    .Net 3.5 framework enablement issues

    Hello,

    Try the DISM method to enable .NET Framework 3.5 on your system.

    Please refer following step-by-step guide:

    How to enable .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, May 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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