Installing .NET Framework 3.5 gets Error 0x800F0954

Situation: when the client tries to install .NET Framework 3.5/2.0 on his Windows 10 computer, he gets this error:

Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes.

The changes couldn’t be completed. Please reboot your computer and try again.

Error code: 0x800F0954

Troubleshooting:

  1. Install .NET Framework (or Optional Features) from Windows 10 ISO or DVD. 1) Mount the Windows 10 ISO image or inset DVD. 2) locate the sources>sxs location, for example E:\sources\sxs. 3) Open an elevated Command Prompt (Administrator) window. 4) Run this command: dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:E:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess or powershell command:

Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name NetFx3~~~~ -Source E:\Sources\SxS

2. Bypass WSUS if you have WSUS. Please refer to this article:

How to disable WSUS policy on workstation

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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