Windows 10: Cannot install NET Framework 3.5

Just installed fresh WIN 10 on Dell Laptop. It already has NET 4.8 but some apps require 3.5. THis error appears as in the screenshot, Please help.

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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,

 

.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.

 

.NET Framework 3.5 installation error: 0x800736B3

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to check whether the .NET Framework 3.5 has been installed or not.

• Press Windows+X and then select programs and features.
• On the left hand side click on the option “turn windows features on or off”.
• Check whether the “.NET Framework 3.5” has been checked or not.
• If not check then I suggest you to check it and then install it.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.