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Microsoftwindowsnetfx3ondemandpackagecab ((new)) Download Server 2012 R2 New -

Install-WindowsFeature Net-Framework-Core -Source D:\sources\sxs Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Method 3: Using DISM (Command Line)

On Windows Server 2012 R2, .NET Framework 3.5 is a "Payload" feature. If your server doesn't have internet access to reach Windows Update, you must provide the source files manually using the microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab located in the installation media. Method 1: Using Server Manager (GUI) Mount the ISO Method 1: Using Server Manager (GUI) Mount the

: Points to the sxs folder on your media where the .cab file is located. Where to Get the CAB File

To install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2, you need the file, which is typically found on the original installation media. Because this feature is a "Feature on Demand," the required files are not pre-cached on the server's local drive and often fail to download automatically via Windows Update. Where to Get the CAB File you need the file