.net 3.5 Error Workaround for Installing Needed Software

What: .Net 3.5 is needed for the installation and use of some specific software (Onbase, E-Prime, etc.) - and has its functionality disabled by group policy or some other means.

Why: Typically when installing .Net 3.5, you will receive an error that Microsoft or Windows, or both cannot find the resource.

Workaround:

  • Download .Net 3.5
    • A safe downloaded example can be found in \\Shared\Units\SHS\Software\Eprime
  • Place the downloaded file in the C:/ Directory
    • Typically when installing .Net 3.5, you will recieve an error that Microsoft or Windows, or both cannot find the resource.
  • To work around this error, Open CMD
    • Command to execute to resolve error when attempting to install .Net3.5
    • Enter the following command Via Copy/Paste: 
      • Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /source:C:\ /LimitAccess
      • Run the command, and once it has executed close CMD - attempt installation of your software as normal

Details

Article ID: 28053
Created
Thu 3/23/17 12:37 PM
Modified
Mon 7/12/21 1:30 PM