Win8 - Offline installation of .Net Framework 3.x

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  1. mictlan

    mictlan MDL Member

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    #1 mictlan, Aug 19, 2012
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    Default Windows 8 installation does not include .Net Framework 3.x
    On a computer that is NOT connected to the Internet you can't install it the 'usual' way:

    Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> .NET Framework 3.5
    as soon as you check the box and hit ok, the system tries to contact Microsoft Web Servers.

    Here is the way to do it offline:
    If you are unable to connect your computer to the Internet, you can enable the .NET Framework 3.5 by using the installation media (ISO image or DVD) you installed Windows 8 from. Mount the Windows 8 installation media and type the following command from an [bold]elevated[/bold] command prompt:

    Code:
     Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:x:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
    Replace x:\ with the path to your installation media.
    Hint: In Windows 8 you can mount .iso files by right click -> Mount

    This may work for other options as well.
     
  2. senthil61

    senthil61 MDL Novice

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    #2 senthil61, Aug 20, 2012
    please mount the untouched iso in virtual drive and run the command with the virtual drive's letter. you are done
     
  3. Mr Jinje

    Mr Jinje MDL Expert

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    #3 Mr Jinje, Aug 20, 2012
    A slightly more offline method.

    1) Mount your install.wim w/ dism
    2) Run the dism command from the first post, but edit it to point to the mount location, also remove the 'online' switch which defaults to the live OS.
    3) Commit the wim and dismount.

    every new install from that wim, will include netfx3 by default.
     
  4. doggie015

    doggie015 MDL Novice

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    #4 doggie015, Aug 20, 2012
    Thanks for the guide!
     
  5. ucccafe

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    #5 ucccafe, Aug 20, 2012
    4.5 is better for Win8
    download.microsoft.com/download/b/a/4/ba4a7e71-2906-4b2d-a0e1-80cf16844f5f/dotnetfx45_full_x86_x64.exe
     
  6. Shenj

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    #6 Shenj, Aug 20, 2012
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  7. aswerth

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    #7 aswerth, Aug 20, 2012
    It was asking .NET 3.5 even when installing .NET 3.5 :D Thank you for offline installer! :rolleyes:
     
  8. tajin

    tajin MDL Novice

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    #8 tajin, Aug 21, 2012
    I just lost my installation file.
    Did i need to download the file again (about 4 gb +) just to install net.framework ?
     
  9. mictlan

    mictlan MDL Member

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    #9 mictlan, Aug 21, 2012
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  10. temis01

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    #10 temis01, Aug 21, 2012
    sure 4.5 is better, but some apps will require 3.5 to work, that is the point of this thread ;)
     
  11. Flipp3r

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    #11 Flipp3r, Sep 10, 2012
    If I do this offline, then I should apply this to Index 1 & 2? Also, do I need "/LimitAccess"...

    ta
     
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    #12 Oldy, Sep 10, 2012
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  13. Mr Jinje

    Mr Jinje MDL Expert

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    #13 Mr Jinje, Sep 10, 2012
    Yes, must be applied to each and every image inside your WIM. Documentation says LimitAccess prevents it from going online to get the files. Not sure if that is 'needed', but it probably won't hurt anything.
     
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    #14 Flipp3r, Sep 10, 2012
    Thanks Mr Jinje. That makes sense!
     
  15. ESMJJ

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    #15 ESMJJ, Sep 10, 2012
    Thx , I Tried It Before :D
     
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  17. Mr Jinje

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    #17 Mr Jinje, Sep 17, 2012
    First because older apps require legacy .net versions to run on W8. Second reason, I'm not sure you are aware, but v4.0 is installed by default, installing it twice won't help.
     
  18. Mr Jinje

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    #18 Mr Jinje, Sep 17, 2012
    That's one way of doing it. But may I alternatively suggest using the copy of netfx3 stored on the W8 install DVD in the \Sources\sxs folder.
     
  19. Tito

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    #19 Tito, Sep 17, 2012
    @jackerz59

    1. .Net framework isn't cumulative, so you need 3.5 SP1 which also covers previous versions.
    2. The offline installer for .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 doesn't work under Windows 8.
     
  20. EFA11

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    #20 EFA11, Oct 28, 2012
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    Code:
    Microsoft Windows [Version 6.2.9200]
(c) 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:d:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.2.9200.16384

Image Version: 6.2.9200.16384

Enabling feature(s)
[==========================100.0%==========================]
The operation completed successfully.

C:\Windows\system32>
    Thank you, I found this a while ago but forgot about it. I needed it today
     
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