How to install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 11

It is a fact that Framework 3.5 still works very well on Windows 11. It seems that this time Microsoft has taken great care of its old applications. In this article, I will guide you to install Framework 3.5 on Windows 11 and fix the error that cannot be installed.

You are installing Net Framework when you get the error message:

The following features countn't be installed

Windows couldn't connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure you are connected to the Internet and press “Retry” to try again . Error code OBDOF0906
Windows Features
The changes couldn't be completed Pfeuse reboot your computer and try again. Error code 0x800f0950
To run this application you first must install one of the following versions of the .NET Framework
Setup has detected that this computer does not meet the requirements to complete this operation . The foloving blocking issues must be resolved before you can proceed
You must install the 32 – bit Windows Imaging Component (WIC) before you run Setup. Please visit the Microsoft Download Center to install wic , and then rerun Setup

A. Installing .NET framework through Windows features

There are many ways to install .NET and enable it in Windows 11. One of the fastest ways to get .NET 3.5 in Ubuntu is through Windows add/remove features.

1. To get the Windows features pane, click Start and search for Turn Windows features on or off.

2. When the Windows feature pane opens, check and check the box next to the .NET frame 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0). Once selected, click OK to install.

3. When prompted on the screen below, select Let Windows Update download the files for you and continue with the installation. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the necessary file will be downloaded and installed quickly.

.NET 3.5 framework must be installed and ready to use. You may also want to reboot.

B. Download and install the .NET 3.5 Framework in Windows 11

Another way to install the .NET 3.5 Framework in Windows 11 is to download the package and install it. If you can't access the Windows features above, just download the .NET 3.5 packages and install. To do that, click the link below:

1. Download .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

2. On the website above, click the download link to download the package and install it.

3. Once downloaded, click dotnetfx35.exe to run the installer. When prompted, select the Download and install this feature option and continue.

Windows Update will fetch and download all necessary packages and install it on your system. Wait until all is downloaded and installed, then reboot to complete the installation.