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Tried to install H&R Block Tax software 2025. Error message says:
The program has encountered the error and needs to close:
Unable to start the RavenDB Server
Error:
You must install or update .NET to run this application.
I found out .NET does not exist on my Windows 11 pc.
How do I fix this?
Thanks
Answer accepted by question author
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The error indicates that H&R Block Tax Software 2025 needs a specific .NET runtime version to launch its embedded RavenDB server, but Windows 11 doesn't have that version installed on your system right now.
Visit:
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet
Download and install the latest .NET Runtime.
Reboot.
Re‑run the H&R Block installer.
Thank you so much!
I learned something new and I appreciate the addition of your expertise.
The answer was perfect!
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Hi,
If you want the latest .NET Framework, here it is:
If it's version 3.5, open Windows PowerShell (admin) and run the command below:
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All
Restart the computer and Test.
Give feedback if the information was useful or not.
Thanks
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After going through may other scenarios trying to make H&R Block Business 2025 work, your solution actually fixed the problem!
Hii,
I'm glad my solution helped you solve your problem.
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