How to resolve the 0x800f0818 error: .NET Framework 3.5 installation issue in Windows Server 2008 R2
Follow these steps to resolve the error code 0x800f0818 when installing .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2:
- Ensure the .NET Framework 3.5 feature is activated in Windows Server 2008 R2. Go to Server Manager > Features > .NET Framework 3.5. If it’s not active, enable it and retry the installation.
- Verify the availability of the installation source. This could be a DVD or an ISO file. Ensure it is accessible and available.
- Check for any pending updates or restarts on the server. Install any updates and restart the server if needed.
- Attempt to install .NET Framework 3.5 using the DISM command. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command:
- If these steps don’t work, consider repairing the Windows Server 2008 R2 installation using the installation media. Boot from the media and select the repair option.
dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /all /source:drive:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
Replace drive with the letter of the installation source drive.