HRESULT 0x800f081e Error when installing .NET Framework 4.7.2

Question

I need to install .NET Framework 4.7 or later on a device running Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB, update 1607.

However, when I use the .NET Framework installer I receive the 0x800f081e error.

I have tried using the windows update catalogue to install that way, however every update I tried had the error 'The update is not applicable to your computer'.

There are no pending updates in Windows Update.

Is there any way for me to update the .NET Framework version on this device?

Answer 1

Hello there,

This error usually indicates that the required files for the installation are not available or are corrupt, or The error code ‘0x800f081e’ means ‘the package is not applicable’,

lets use the .NET Framework Repair Tool

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/install/guide-for-developers

You can download it from the Microsoft Download Center and run it on your machine. The tool will attempt to detect and repair any problems with the .NET Framework installation.

also

please type CMD on the search bar > right click and click on run it as administrator

now type

sfc /scannow and hit enter

wait for the process and then

type

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

and hit enter.

Also

Please check for updates and ensure that all recommended Windows Updates are installed, reboot your PC. (Open Windows Settings (Windows + I) -> Go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Then select windows update and Run The windows update Troubleshooter, Which attempt to identify if any problems exist which prevent your computer from downloading and installing Windows Updates.)

And see if it helps,

Thank you

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Answer 2

Hi @Berwan Dekker , 

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A! 

Please refer to: Find installed versions and detect the installed .NET Framework versions. 

If a later version than .NET Framework 4.7.2 is already installed on your computer, you can’t install .NET Framework 4.7.2 then. 

You can have a try with .NET Framework 4.7.2 offline installer package. 

Sincerely,

Anna

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