Error when trying to install .net framework update

Question

When I try to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64 (KB5011048) update, an error always occurs. I have tried installing using Windows Settings and the offline installer. When I use the offline installer, the log I get says this:

OS Version = 10.0.19045, SP = 0.0, Platform 2 OS Description = Future OS - x64 MSI = 5.0.19041.6328 Windows servicing = 10.0.19041.6271 CommandLine = C:\906904ddb3616b9d20\Setup.exe /x86 /x64 /redist TimeZone = Eastern Daylight Time Initial LCID = 1033 Using Simultaneous Download and Install mechanism Operation: Installing Package Name = Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 Setup Package Version = 4.8.09195 User Experience Data Collection Policy: Disabled Number of applicable items: 6 Exe (C:\906904ddb3616b9d20\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded. Exe Log File: dd_SetupUtility.txt Exe (C:\906904ddb3616b9d20\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded. Exe Log File: dd_SetupUtility.txt Exe (C:\906904ddb3616b9d20\x64-Windows10.0-KB5011048-x64.cab) failed with 0x57 - The parameter is incorrect. . Exe Log File: CBS.log Final Result: Installation failed with error code: (0x00000057), "The parameter is incorrect. " (Elapsed time: 0 00:00:55).

I'm having trouble figuring out what the issue is. I only use one user account which is an administrator account. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!

This is an issue with a misconfigured .NET Framework on the PC. To sort out the issue, kindly follow the steps below:

Method 1. Download and Repair using Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool

Kindly download and repair the Framework using this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30135

Once done downloading and running, try restarting the device and check.

Method 2. Uninstall and reinstall .NET Framework

Press the Windows key + R, then type in:

optionalfeatures

Then hit OK

Uncheck for .NET Framework 3.5, then follow the prompt and restart the PC.

Once the PC is booted again.

Press the Windows key + R, then type in:

optionalfeatures

Then hit OK

Click on Turn Windows Features on or off

Check for .NET Framework 4.8, then follow the prompt and restart the PC.

If none of the above solutions work, I suggest doing an in-place upgrade, which will update the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

 

Note: before doing this, make sure to create a restore point: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/system-protection-e9126e6e-fa64-4f5f-874d-9db90e57645a

 

1. Go to this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
2. Select Download Now, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
3. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept.
4. On the What do you want to do? page, select Upgrade this PC now, and then select Next.
5. After downloading and installing, it should fix the issue.

 

Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10