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.NET Framework 3.5 installation failed

Anonymous
2022-10-13T08:57:17+00:00

So I've been trying to download .NET Framework 3.5 to run other programs, but I keep hitting a wall when it says "The SMI primitive installer failed during installation". Now I've already tried troubling shooting windows update, installing it by opening Windows Features & through the DISM, and going as far as removing .NET FRAMEWORK 4.7 but more the same.

Any help would be appreciated.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Kapil Arya 37,826 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-13T10:05:14+00:00

    Hello,  

    Try the DISM method to enable .NET Framework 3.5 on your system. 

    Please refer following step-by-step guide: 

    https://www.kapilarya.com/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.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-13T09:05:04+00:00

    Net Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 was installed as part of kb501458 cumulative update back in Sep 2022

    There was a further Cumulative update that month Kb5017497

    Review your update history and if needed run win update

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