Windows 10 - Install .NET Framework 3.5 (Offline Method)

Windows 10 have been released for quite sometimes now, for those who involved in creating a master image (reference image for mass deployment) find it some features was not enabled by default and vice versa.

Sadly, some drivers or applications required the use of .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 & 3.0) to works correctly.

Some applications may have bundled the offline installer together while others doesn't and I find troublesome to connect to internet to download the installer (which took me about 20 mins to complete & time wasting).

Actually the .NET Framework 3.5 was already inside the Windows 10 DVD but it was not installed by default. I find this to be odd as when you enabled the features via the "Programs and Features" menu, the wizard will still connects to the internet instead of searching for it in the DVD itself.

Follow these steps to install the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 & 3.0) from the DVD source :-

1. Ensure the Windows 10 DVD is inserted then run the "Command Prompt" as administrator.

2. Type in the following command --> dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:E:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

Note : the [E:] drive corresponds to your DVD drive letter and may differ from your computer.

3. Please be patience and leave it to run until complete (as shown below).

4. After completion you can now check it via the "Programs and Features" menu, the ".NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 & 3.0)" features is now selected and enabled.

5. You might need to restart your computer before continue any drivers or applications installations.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!