Microsoft .net framework 3.5 issue installing for windows 8

[Harrison1102]

Hi, ever since i installed windows 8 ive been having this issue whenever i try to install windows .net framework 3.5 and below. When i try to install it, it gives me error code:0x800f08f1 and says "windows couldn't find required files to complete the requested changes. Make sure you're connected to the internet and try again. I have tried enabling it in control panel and installing using DISM.exe but it doesn't seem to work. A lot of programs and software use it and im at somewhat loss without it. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: It seems as if it cant connect to Microsoft and cant access the files from there, im not the most computer advanced but know a fair bit but if anyone could give me the raw files to download and move into program files that might fix the issue? Thanks

 

[Joe C]

Try getting .net 4.0

 

[Harrison1102]

Thats not helpful....some things need 3.5 or below instead of 4.0 im afraid :L

 

[Joe C]

try this:
Error codes

 

[Harrison1102]

When using Method 1 (fix msi software update) and using the microsoft fix it, it says an error occured while trouble shooting?

 

[Yevrag35]

When using Method 1 (fix msi software update) and using the microsoft fix it, it says an error occured while trouble shooting?

What about method 2?

 

[KSoD]

On the start Screen type this:

Turn Windows Features on or off

You should get this screen.

Pretty sure you can figure it out from there. check the box for .NET 3.5 and let it install.

 

[bob442]

here is a link that will help you. Scroll down to the troubleshooting part and fallow the instructions.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx

if you still have the install media you can use that by clicking on specify source. example "d:\sources\sxs\"
use that path if you have a win 8 disk in the D drive.

hope this helps.

 

[Harrison1102]

Thanks everyone im attempting to run it through DISM but whenever i try im presented with:
Error 11
You cannot service a 64 bit operating system with a 32 bit version of DISM, Please use the version of DISM that corresponds to your computers architecture.
The DISM log file can be found at C:\windows\logs\DISM\dism.log



Its a long log file and not sure if any of it is needed but i think i just need to run a 64 bit DISM but not sure how to do that?

 

[Yevrag35]

Which windows folder are you running dism from? C:Windows\System32?

You could try:
cd C:\windows\syswow64
then run dism, and see if that works.