file. This file is required because .NET 3.5 is an "On-Demand" feature and is not pre-installed by default. 1. Locate the Source File file is located on your Windows Installation Media (ISO, USB, or DVD) in the following directory:
You need to point the computer to the location of the .cab file. Assuming your Windows ISO is mounted on drive D: and the file is in the standard location, the command is: Microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab -Extra
: You might be looking for a technical "white paper" or detailed guide on how to handle Side-by-Side (SxS) assembly errors when these "extra" configurations fail. Locate the Source File file is located on
This extra feature provides a compatibility shim that allows applications built targeting .NET Framework 3.5 to run on newer versions of Windows, even if the .NET Framework 3.5 is not installed. The shim would be installed alongside the on-demand .NET Framework 3.5 components, ensuring seamless compatibility with legacy applications. The shim would be installed alongside the on-demand
: When the standard Windows Features GUI fails due to connectivity or group policy restrictions, using the direct CAB file path often bypasses these issues. Common Management Commands