Windows 10: Windows 11 won't install .NET Framework 3.5, error code 0x80070057

Hi.I have tried everything but I cannot install .NET Framework 3.5, on my Win 11 home system. I get error code 0x80070057 which I know has a solution for Win 10 but I don't want to risk any solution without advice.I am not tech savvy so any solution will have to be worded in the simplest of terms.Thanks in advance.Martin

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fix Error code 0x80070057, net framework v3.5

My new computer is Windows 11 home, v22H2, x64-based processor

Hi, I went to load NavDesk_v7_50_0112_SP.exe to my new computer and I was told I needed “Microsoft .Net Framework version 3.5”



When I tried to install it I was told that it couldn't be installed, "The parameter is incorrect" and “error code: 0x80070057”.

1. I tried returning to the very first System Restore point, but that did not work.
   
2. I have tried Windows Club FixWin11 -System fixes – Windows update error: 0x800070057
   

Steps 1 & 2 read “0” as shown.

With step 3. Rename "%SystemRoot%\SoftwareDistribution" to "SoftwareDistribution.bck"

I cannot find the location to rename.



Any help to fix the error code would be most appreciated.

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fix Error code 0x80070057, net framework v3.5

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.

 

Unable to download any framework for .net - (error code 0x80070002)

OK, the Windows 10 Feature installation method should have been straightforward, but since that errored out as well, something else seems to be going on with your Windows, so wait for somebody with more experience to suggest a way out.

In the mean time, if you haven't already, you could give muchomurka's suggestion a go as well with the elevated prompt and an install media to see if it works. The following link shows the detailed steps involved.

Offline install of .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 10 using DISM