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How do you install .NET Framework 3.5 and below in Windows 7?

Anonymous
2012-04-08T05:51:21+00:00

I have to install .NET Framework 3.0 and .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 7 for some programs to be installed. However, when I try to install .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0, I get the error message 'You must use "Turn Windows features on or off" in the Control Panel to install or configure Microsoft .NET Framework X.X' and the installation then stops. Whereas for .NET Framework 3.5, nothing happens after I execute the installation file. However, .NET Framework 1.1 and .NET Framework 4 can install perfectly fine with no errors. 

Please help, I really need the program to be installed!

Thank you.

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Anonymous
2012-05-08T11:36:49+00:00

Hi therandomguy1998,

Perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps.

  1. Download dotnetfx_cleanup_tool.zip from the following site:

http://blogs.msdn.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Components-PostAttachments/00-08-90-44-93/dotnetfx_5F00_cleanup_5F00_tool.zip

  1. When you are prompted, click Open, and then click Extract Now.
  2. In the files that you extracted, double-click cleanup_tool.exe.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, provide the password, and then click Continue.

  1. In the Do you want to run the .NET Framework Setup Cleanup Utility? message, click Yes.

****5) Click Yes to accept the license agreement.

a) In the Product to cleanup window, click the drop-down list, select a .NET Framework version that you want to remove, and then click Cleanup Now.

Note The cleanup tool does not let you remove the .NET Framework 2.0 in Windows Vista or later versions of Windows because the .NET Framework is installed as an operating system component.

b) After the .NET Framework is removed, restart the computer.

 Download and install the following components:

.NET Framework 1.1Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=262d25e3-f589-4842-8157-034d1e7cf3a3)

.NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (SP1)Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A8F5654F-088E-40B2-BBDB-A83353618B38)

.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (this will also install the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and the .NET Framework 3.0 SP2)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=AB99342F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7)

c) Restart the computer.

Note: .Net framework 4 contains all the packages of .Net Framework.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-06-17T07:48:08+00:00

    I am using the window vista currently. I am hoping for the .net framework 3.0 in my vista but i am in need of .net 3.o framework immediately. i am facing so much trouble regarding the .net framework installation. Do i need to change my OS to window xp or i can install it with any alternatives. i am facing this problem since one month, i think this is the safe place to comment ,, Please help. 

    i tried to see if netframwork 3.0 is installed in my system 

    many thanks

    regards

    sundeep

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-27T22:20:32+00:00

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-04-08T13:46:09+00:00

    Yes, I have enabled that feature. It still won't install for some reason!

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-04-08T10:52:58+00:00

    Have you opened Programs & Features, then clicked on Turn Windows features on/off, then ensured .Net Framework 3.5.1 is selected?

    (That version includes the earlier versions)

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