To install .NET Framework 3.5 (which includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) on Windows 10 64-bit without an internet connection, you must use the original Windows 10 installation media (ISO or USB). Windows 10 does not come with a pre-packaged standalone "offline installer" exe in the traditional sense; instead, the necessary files are stored in the sources\sxs folder of your installation media. Microsoft Learn Method 1: Using DISM (Command Prompt)
Step 3: Run the Installer Run the installer (dotNetFx35setup.exe) and follow the prompts to install .NET Framework 3.5.
🔍 Alternative: Enable via Windows Features (Requires Internet) Net Framework 3.5 Offline Installer Windows 10 64 Bit
The microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab is approximately 280 MB. The extracted installation consumes about 400 MB on your system drive.
"We couldn’t connect to the service. Error 0x800F0906." To install
He opened PowerShell as Admin on the Dell. The cursor blinked patiently.
A common myth: "Installing .NET Framework 3.5 weakens Windows 10 security." “The source files could not be found”: Ensure
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and retry with correct source.Step 4: Activate the Framework Once installed, activate the framework by running the following command in the Command Prompt (as administrator):