Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Deployment Considerations

Updated: September 28, 2012
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This paper provides recommendations and guidance on how to acquire and enable .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012. Windows 8 includes the .NET Framework 4.5, however some applications require the .NET Framework 3.5. This paper describes how Feature on Demand works to allow you to automatically acquire and enable the .NET Framework for legacy applications.

This information applies to the following operating systems:

• Windows 8
• Windows Server 2012

Included in this white paper:

• Configure Features on Demand and Feature Store Repair Group Policy
• Modify an image prior to deployment
• Use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command line tool
• Enable Windows .NET Framework 3.5 using PowerShell
• Turn Windows Features on or off from Control Panel (Windows 8 only)
• Add feature using the Add Roles and Features Wizard (Windows Server 2012 only)
• Upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2
• Appendix A: Common Errors and Resolution Steps