Windows 10: I cant install net Framework 3.5 on my new windows11 computer.

Windows couldn't complete the requested changes. The changes couldn't be completed. Please reboot your computer and try again. Error code: 0x80072EE2

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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,

 

I cant install net Framework 3.5 on my new windows11 computer

Dear Q_O,yes, Framework 3.5 will only be used by programs that need this version;

Unable to install the full .NET Framework 3.5 package?

In this case, the solution will be to create a Windows 11 installation media to activate the Framework 3.5 feature;

Steps to create Windows 11 installation media;

You will need a flash drive larger than 4GB;

Download the tool according to the installed Windows 10 architecture. On here: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2156295

Run the downloaded setup and click Create installation media for another computer;

Select the Language, then select the edition and architecture according to the installed Windows 10;

Connect the Pen Drive;

Click Next;

Select the USB Flash Drive option and click Next;

Click Finish;

Insert the installation media into the PC and follow the instructions provided in the link below by MVP Expert Kapil Arya:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-enable-net-fra...

The procedure is provided for Windows 10 but may work on Windows 11 as well;

Check if the .NET Framework is now activated on the system;

Hope this helps, see you soon!

 

.NET Framework 3.5 not installing

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.