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Install .NET Framework on Windows 11

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  • 10/12/2021
  • 2 minutes to read

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.NET Framework 4.8 is included with Windows 11, and runs any .NET Framework 4.x app.

.NET Framework 3.5

Follow the instructions to install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 11.

.NET Framework 3.5 supports apps built for .NET Framework 1.0 through 3.5.

See also

  • .NET Downloads
  • Troubleshoot blocked .NET Framework installations and uninstallations
  • Install .NET Framework for developers
  • Determine which .NET Framework versions are installed

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Install the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8

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  • 07/23/2022
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You may need the .NET Framework 3.5 to run an app on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8. You can also use these instructions for earlier Windows versions.

Download the offline installer

The .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 offline installer is available on the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Download page and is available for Windows versions prior to Windows 10.

Install the .NET Framework 3.5 on Demand

You may see the following configuration dialog if you try to run an app that requires .NET Framework 3.5. Choose Install this feature to enable .NET Framework 3.5. This option requires an Internet connection.

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Why am I getting this pop-up?

The .NET Framework is created by Microsoft and provides an environment for running applications. There are different versions available. Many companies develop their apps to run using the .NET Framework, and these apps target a specific version. If you see this pop-up, you're trying to run an application that requires .NET Framework version 3.5, but that version is not installed on your system.

Enable the .NET Framework 3.5 in Control Panel

You can enable the .NET Framework 3.5 through the Windows Control Panel. This option requires an Internet connection.

  1. Press the Windows key

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    on your keyboard, type "Windows Features", and press Enter. The Turn Windows features on or off dialog box appears.

  2. Select the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) check box, select OK, and reboot your computer if prompted.

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    You don't need to select the child items for Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) HTTP Activation and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Non-HTTP Activation unless you're a developer or server administrator who requires this functionality.

Troubleshoot the installation of the .NET Framework 3.5

During installation, you may encounter error 0x800f0906, 0x800f0907, 0x800f081f, or 0x800F0922, in which case refer to .NET Framework 3.5 installation error: 0x800f0906, 0x800f0907, or 0x800f081f to see how to resolve these issues.

If you still can't resolve your installation issue or you don't have an Internet connection, you can try installing it using your Windows installation media. For more information, see Deploy .NET Framework 3.5 by using Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM). If you're using Windows 7, Windows 8.1, the latest release Windows 10, or Windows 11, but you don't have the installation media, create an up-to-date installation media here: Create installation media for Windows. Additional information about Windows 11 and Windows 10 Features on Demand: Features on Demand.

Warning

If you're not relying on Windows Update as the source for installing .NET Framework 3.5, you must ensure to strictly use sources from the same corresponding Windows operating system version. Using sources from a different Windows operating system version will either install a mismatched version of .NET Framework 3.5 or cause the installation to fail, leaving the system in an unsupported and unserviceable state.

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Is .NET Framework supported in Windows 11?

NET Framework 4.8 is included with Windows 11, and runs any . NET Framework 4.

What is the latest .NET Framework for Windows 11?

November 8, 2022 — KB5020695 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 for Windows 11..
October 25, 2022 — KB5018859 Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 for Windows 11..
October 11, 2022 — KB5018546 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 for Windows 11..

Is .NET Framework 64 bit?

NET Framework 1.0 or 1.1 are treated as 32-bit applications on a 64-bit operating system and are always executed under WOW64 and the 32-bit common language runtime (CLR). 32-bit applications that are built on the . NET Framework 4 or later versions also run under WOW64 on 64-bit systems.

Why Net Framework 3.5 is not installing?

Here we show you how to solve this issue. First, you can check if the component is already installed on your device. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, verify if . NET Framework 3.5 checkbox is selected and then proceed with the software installation.